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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Here Comes That Correction! – Linkfest (Aug 7)

Guess what? The market is finally in correction mode! Drown your sorrows with a secret hamburger. All that and more in today's Linkfest.

A Market Bottom? Not Quite!

The major indices are oversold and a near-term bounce is likely, but a true market bottom has not yet been firmly established.

Is the M&A Boom Ending?

Three big moves just went up in smoke on their own merits, but two primary M&A motivators are starting to close slightly and could hamper broader action.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – ACAD CNC RMD LCI

Healthcare stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – LZB NTK DECK PVH

Consumer cyclical stocks finished down 0.2% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – TIBX YOKU FSLR GRUB

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – BYD HT HHC URBN

Services stocks finished down on Wall Street on Wednesday, down 0.6%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – MOH CNS RDN CHY

Financial stocks finished up 0.4% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – AU CLW FOE BVN

Basic materials stocks finished up 0.7% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – HEI HSC AIR THO

Capital goods stocks declined on Wall Street on Wednesday, down 0.5%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – GMLP OMAB ASR WERN

Transportation stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – MEMP MPC ACMP CGG

Energy stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – TCP TRP BIP EXC

Utilities stocks declined on Wall Street on Wednesday, down 1.3%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – NSM HNT FBP ASPS

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

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – IRWD IPXL SGEN PCRX

Healthcare stocks fell 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Why You Should Always SELL on Takeover News (TMUS, TWX)

The collapse of T-Mobile and Time Warner deals shows the dangers of holding on after a bid. Rather than taking on headline risk, do what the pros do: sell.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – PEGA AOL ATVI BITA

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

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – ACH IOSP NG AUQ

Basic materials stocks advanced 0.2% on Wall Street on Wednesday morning.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – CZR THI IILG LBTYK

Services stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 0.6%.