Today's Market

Why are stocks up (or down) and what does the latest Nvidia news mean? Today’s Market will answer those questions and keep you informed about big stock market movers. We’ll also tell you about the latest Fed moves, what stocks Warren Buffett is buying, and which stocks look primed for a short squeeze. Today’s Market is the perfect pairing of InvestorPlace’s expert financial advice and critical stock and crypto news.

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Stocks Mixed as 2008-Style Volatility Returns

The S&P 500 on Wednesday came closer breaking a five-year uptrend, and market breadth remained weak. All in all, the market's signs are becoming more dour.

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Financial stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.9%.

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Capital goods stocks finished flat on Wednesday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – MDR OAS CPPL TOO

Energy stocks finished up 1.9% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Why Macy’s, Inc. (M), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCAU) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Macy's (M), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU) and Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) would have just rather skipped Wednesday's action.

Why SunEdison Inc (SUNE), Cree, Inc. (CREE) and Newmont Mining Corp (NEM) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Markets were again gloomy over the Chinese Yuan devaluation, but SunEdison, Cree and Newmont Mining were all shining brightly.

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Healthcare stocks declined 0.5% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

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Basic materials stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.2%.

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Technology stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.2%.

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Financial stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.4%.

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Services stocks fell on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, down 1.0%.

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Consumer cyclical stocks declined 1.1% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – DF GMK DEO NUS

Consumer noncyclical stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.8%.

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Transportation stocks declined 1.0% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

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Energy stocks rose 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

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Utilities stocks advanced 0.7% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

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Capital goods stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 0.9%.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) and Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK)

Apple (AAPL) is downgraded on iPhone uncertainty, Alibaba (BABA) losses mount on weak earnings and Chesapeake Energy (CHK) is pounded by falling crude.

GDX: Is It Time to Dip a Toe Back Into Gold Miners?

The Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) has been lousy in 2015, but recent price action suggests a promising short term for the GDX ETF.