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 – ZNH KNX SWFT TK

Transportation stocks advanced 0.6% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – GHL AEG AFSI IBKR

Financial stocks advanced 0.5% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – NCS ESLT HW LLL

Capital goods stocks advanced 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – ORA GEN CPN EXLP

Utilities stocks remained flat so far on Wednesday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – OAS BTE PGH ROSE

Energy stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

Buy Dividend Stocks During the Market’s Timeout

The major uptrend, dating from Mar. 9, 2009, is still intact, and so far, I've detected no evidence that would point to a big downturn in the offing.

How the U.S. Dollar and Interest Rates Are Shaping the Market

To understand why stocks and other assets have been difficult in 2015, we must understand the dynamics in interest rates and the U.S. dollar.

How to Go Bargain Hunting in This Market

Look to buy your favorite stocks at least 10% below Tuesday's close.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – ALNY PBYI MNKD BLUE

Healthcare stocks finished down 1.1% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – DDC DD GPRE STLD

Basic materials stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.5%.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – SOHU HIMX CYOU IDCC

Technology stocks declined 2.0% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – DM LMCB TCO BMR

Services stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.5%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – GHL FFG CACC GPT

Financial stocks finished down on Wall Street on Tuesday, down 2.1%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – OKS CPN EPD ITC

Utilities stocks finished down on Wall Street on Tuesday, down 0.2%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – APU NGLS MMP STR

Energy stocks finished down 1.4% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Beware of a False Breakout

A decline below important support indicates there are not enough buyers to reverse the recent decline.

What’s Right or Wrong With the Economy?

Many market indices have set new records, and the Nasdaq finally crossed 5000 again last week.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – CF SNHY IOSP CYT

Basic materials stocks finished up 0.1% on Wall Street on Monday.

These Energy Stocks Ask, ‘What Russian Sanctions?’

There's been a flurry of deals in Russia lately. Maybe the sanctions aren't so bad after all and it's time to buy Russian energy stocks.