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 Utilities Stocks Now – CIG CPL FE ELP

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

Short-Term Bulls Could Lose This Battle

The major indices are breaking down as stocks retreat.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – TNH KGC SEE

Basic materials stocks declined 1.8% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – VNTV HIMX CLGX DSGX

Technology stocks finished down 1.6% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – AGN CNMD CFN SPNC

Healthcare stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.6%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – AGNC HTS CMO VIV

Services stocks declined 1.3% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – ESGR CIM ANAT BCH

Financial stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 1.7%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – PNM TAC NWN ENI

Utilities stocks finished down on Wall Street on Tuesday, down 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – APL NOV PWE WLL

Energy stocks finished down on Wall Street on Tuesday, down 1.3%.

5 Australian Mining Stocks Showing Strength

These Australian mining stocks have solid cash flow, low operating costs and profitable offtake agreements.

NRF: Holiday Hiring Signals Good Times for Retailers

The NRF expects holiday retail spending to rise 4.1% in 2014, but how will that affect major retailers such as Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT) and Amazon (AMZN)?

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – VNET WBMD SMI ZNGA

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.6%, the Nasdaq declined 0.6% and the S&P 500 was down 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – ITUB BBD SSE AGO

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.5%, the Nasdaq fell 0.5% and the S&P 500 was down 0.5%.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – SLXP BDX WCG CLDX

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.6%, the Nasdaq was down 0.6% and the S&P 500 fell 0.6%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – OIBR SHLD UGP DKS

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7%, the Nasdaq was down 0.7% and the S&P 500 declined 0.7%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – SID SHI GGB CF

Basic materials stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.9%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – KORS CTB HELE PII

Consumer cyclical stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – GMCR BRFS VCO DF

Consumer noncyclical stocks remained flat on Tuesday morning on Wall Street.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – ZNH CEA GSH HOS

Transportation stocks declined 1.2% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.