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 Energy Stocks Now – UPL GPOR IMO

Energy stocks finished down 2.9% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – NCS UTX XLS MLM

Capital goods stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – TERP NWN MDU LG

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

Asset Allocation Moves to Make for 2015  

Asset allocation changes for 2015 means moving out of growth stocks and into conservative value-oriented mutual funds.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – MWIV NPSP HALO ALNY

Healthcare stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – VMW ASMI AWAY CPHD

Technology stocks fell 1.2% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – NBG FCFS FBP WTM

Financial stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Monday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.0%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – LULU EXPR BBY ZUMZ

Services stocks declined on Wall Street on Monday morning, down 0.6%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – HMY GFI AUY AUQ

Basic materials stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Monday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.1%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – RUSHA SCSS SKX DNKN

Consumer cyclical stocks declined on Wall Street on Monday morning, down 0.6%.

5 Lessons Learned for Investing in 2015

Here are some of the pearls of wisdom that come to mind when I analyzed the market, economy and investor psychology from the past year.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – ALK NAT FDX KNX

Transportation stocks fell on Wall Street on Monday morning, down 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – BTI UN UL BUD

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Monday, down 0.3%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – HNP ORA KEP EXC

Utilities stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – ESLT WAIR LEN SPF

Capital goods stocks declined 0.7% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

What to Buy and Sell in a Dynamic Market

Keep buying blue-chip stocks with generous dividends, such as HSBC Holdings plc (ADR) (HSBC) and Nestle (NSRGY), and exit Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc (UTF).

Best and Worst Dow Stocks for 2015  

The best Dow stocks for 2015 will be consumer driven. The worst is an old tech name that refuses to innovate.

Sidelines Are Safest Until the Whipsaws End

New purchases should be avoided by most until the market calms down.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – AV CEF BX MSCI

Financial stocks finished down 1.3% on Wall Street on Friday.