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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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Why Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM), Twitter Inc. (TWTR) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Twitter (TWTR), Yum! Brands (YUM) and Micron Technology (MU) spent hump-day fending off the bears, though ultimately failed in the effort.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – PTCT CELG ARNA CLDX

Healthcare stocks rose 0.7% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – SYT GFI VHI BLL

Basic materials stocks fell 0.3% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – RUSHA SCSS TTM HMC

Consumer cyclical stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – DWRE NTCT ASML LNKD

Technology stocks rose 0.1% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – KOF SEB COKE POST

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – GES CRWN WWE HTZ

Services stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – CSX STNG CP UNP

Transportation stocks fell 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – JHX MIDD FAST ST

Capital goods stocks fell on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 0.3%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – ETP BWP NGG KMI

Utilities stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – PRI BAC USB CBSH

Financial stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – SGYP SNP SXL NGLS

Energy stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Bank of America Corp (BAC)

Micron (MU) receives a lowball takeover bid, Twitter (TWTR) rallies on a fake buyout offer and Bank of America (BAC) posts strong earnings.

JCPenney: JCP Stock Could Pop by 10%

While investor sentiment in JCPenney has tumbled over the years, JCP stock still can provide traders with some exciting action.

Stocks Regain Important Technical Ground

But volume and breadth say we're not out of the woods yet.

Stocks Rise Ahead of Yellen’s Report

Tuesday's trading day included a pair of bizarre M&A headlines involving Twitter (TWTR) and Micron (MU).

Why Twitter Inc (TWTR), Sprint Corp (S) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Continued optimism about Greece sent stocks higher once again today, and Twitter, Sprint and Micron Technology were market leaders.

Why EMC Corporation (EMC), ArcelorMittal SA (MT) and Fastenal Company (FAST) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

The bullish follow-through on Tuesday didn't include EMC Corporation (EMC), ArcelorMittal (MT) and Fastenal (FAST).

Before Freaking Out Over June’s Retail Sales Lull …

Last month's retail sales tumbled, but any alarm spurred by the data overlooks a very important detail about the calendar.