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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Hottest Energy Stocks Now – OAS WLL CRZO PXD

Energy stocks finished down 0.1% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Where to Invest With the Nasdaq Over 5K

The Nasdaq has matured since the last time the Nasdaq reached above 5,000 in 1999, and there is still room to grow. One industry will push the Nasdaq to higher highs, and two regions present attractive investing opportunities.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – KBR USG AWI HSC

Capital goods stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.8%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – SSW UHAL CKH NSC

Transportation stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – NRG ETE BKH ORA

Utilities stocks declined 0.6% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – BX BCS CG MKTX

Financial stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – AMBA BITA TIVO PLT

Technology stocks declined on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, down 0.7%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – AEO ECOL HF SHLD

Services stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 0.7%.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – OREX CLDX EXAS MACK

Healthcare stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 0.5%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – SHI GGB FBR SID

Basic materials stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.8%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – RGR TTM DLPH WNC

Consumer cyclical stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – CAG WWAV AVP GMK

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

What to Expect From Gold After Its Bottom

Investors starting in the gold market now will be quite happy because they are starting at a bottom. However, those who have been invested in gold for many years have a lot of lost ground to recover.

4 Reasons the Nasdaq 5K Won’t Last

The financial media echo chamber is reverberating with calls about how the Nasdaq Composite is ready to build on its high of 5,000 it achieved this week. Don't believe the hype.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – WPX CVE DK PGH

Energy stocks fell 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – ATRO ESLT PHM LEN

Capital goods stocks fell on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, down 1.1%.

Why Offshore Energy Stocks Still Aren’t a Buy

Offshore energy stocks such as Transcoean and Diamond Offshore are well off of their highs, but the risks remain high.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – UIL CPN EXLP SEP

Utilities stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

8 Reports Indicating the Health of the U.S. Economy

The low interest rate environment is set to persist for the foreseeable future as pockets within the U.S. economy that remain weak, namely housing and wage growth.