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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Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GLOG LUV NAT ZNH

Transportation stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – SU CVE RDS.B RDS.A

Energy stocks declined on Wall Street on Thursday morning, down 0.8%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – AEL IVZ SHG DB

Financial stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – CPN CIG CPL ELP

Utilities stocks rose 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – AWI EME ST UTX

Capital goods stocks declined on Wall Street on Thursday morning, down 0.4%.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Pfizer Inc. (PFE) and Gilead Sciences, Inc. (GILD)

Earnings season marches on with results from Facebook (FB), Pfizer (PFE) and Gilead Sciences (GILD) driving heavy options volume.

Earnings Season Preview: Top Stocks Reporting Today (7/30)

FireEye (FEYE), LinkedIn (LNKD) and Amgen (AMGN) are among some of the marquee earnings reports coming up Thursday evening.

Aflac Incorporated: AFL Stock Is Still Best in Class

After more than a year of dormancy, Aflac (AFL) stock is poised to stage a meaningful rally over the next six to 12 months.

Why This Rally Remains Suspect

Mid caps' failure and the VIX reading are potential red flags.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – LCI BDX WST CHE

Healthcare stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – LAZ TMK NMR HRG

Financial stocks rose 1.0% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – HUB.A BITA CVG SNX

Technology stocks finished up 0.7% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – AA GGB CRS CMC

Basic materials stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.7%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – CLH DM XRS NSR

Services stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.7%.

Stocks Rise as Fed Looks to September

Stocks mostly raced forward Wednesday, partially riding the strength of an energy resurgence. However, Internet stocks Twitter and Yelp were absent from the rally.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – NE CLR NBR RDC

Energy stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.4%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – ITC POR SE UGI

Utilities stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street today.

Why Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD), Citrix Systems, Inc. (CTXS) and SUPERVALU INC. (SVU) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Markets got a boost from the Fed, while Buffalo Wild Wings, Citrix Systems and SUPERVALU jumped on earnings.

Why Yelp Inc. (YELP), Twitter Inc. (TWTR) and Level 3 Communications, Inc. (LVLT) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Yelp (YELP), Twitter (TWTR) and Level 3 Communications (LVLT) used far more than their fair share of red ink on Wednesday