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 Services Stocks Now – S UGP LBTYB VIPS

Services stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.2%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – RBC ATK AGCO AIT

Capital goods stocks finished down 0.2% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – MPWR NXPI CSOD DWRE

Technology stocks finished flat on Tuesday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – KALU ASH HMY SHI

Basic materials stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street on Tuesday.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – VCO AKO.A TAP ANDE

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – LGND MYGN ACOR BSX

Healthcare stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

So How About Those Low Interest Rates? – Linkfest (Aug 12)

Yep, still waiting for those higher treasury bond yields. It's like watching plaint dry at this point.

Strength of the Junior Indices is Encouraging, But…

Volume and breadth are at typical summer lows and fail to confirm a bottom.

Hedge Funds Sent Scrambling by Goldman Sachs

Only those hedge funds generating the highest profits will make the cut. Where will the other funds go for financing, and who will benefit?

30% of Americans Are Wrecking Their Own Retirement – Linkfest (Aug 11)

Ahh ... retirement. The sweet life of doing nothing. Unfortunately, for 30% of Americans, it's not going to happen. Get saving!

SRI – There’s No Place for Morals in Business

Socially responsible investing is a gimmick, designed to make you feel good, with no way to controlling for returns absent SRI elements.

U.S. Stock Market in a Critical Position

Despite bearish overtones, the Dow and Nasdaq held at important technical levels.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – ALNY PBH OPK ENDP

Healthcare stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.2%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – MUSA UAN CBT GFI

Basic materials stocks rose 1.0% on Wall Street on Friday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – EA HRC GWRE MITL

Technology stocks rose 0.7% on Wall Street on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – HF CORE FL AER

Services stocks rose 1.3% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – HRG BBVA ADS DB

Financial stocks rose 1.0% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – RUSHB THRM MTOR CTB

Consumer cyclical stocks rose 1.5% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – SEB INGR NWL CCE

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.0%.