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 Transportation Stocks Now – MINI UAL LUV ALK

Transportation stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Monday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

The Fed Made Christmas Come Early for Investors

Whenever prices move this fast, I recommend caution with new purchases because profit takers could swoop in at any moment and create some turbulence.

10 Biggest Mergers and Acquisitions of 2014

Mergers and acquisitions had a big year in 2014. Here's a look back at the ten biggest M&A deals of 2014.

Expect More High-Volatility Days in This Uncertain Market

We could see an adjustment to last week's advance that would close the Nasdaq's gap.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – NLNK MACK ELGX HZNP

Healthcare stocks declined 0.1% on Wall Street on Friday.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – OIBR LVS STRZA APOL

Services stocks finished up 0.5% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – RENN DBD GME DWRE

Technology stocks declined 0.4% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – Y FNGN WDR VRTS

Financial stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – NAV F KNL GT

Consumer cyclical stocks finished down 0.1% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – CLF HL SID NGD

Basic materials stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – KBR JEC RBC VMC

Capital goods stocks finished flat on Friday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – EPE TOO LPI NE

Energy stocks rose 2.6% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – IBA DF DAR INGR

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined on Wall Street on Friday, down 0.8%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – SAVE STNG HUBG GWR

Transportation stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – SE EXLP CPN MWE

Utilities stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

7 Biggest Investment Opportunities of 2015

Here are a host of positive economic developments worth highlighting as we enter 2015, and related investment opportunities worth exploring.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – PBYI HALO ISIS PRGO

Healthcare stocks remained flat so far on Friday on Wall Street.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – RHT ROG YOKU XRX

Technology stocks declined on Wall Street on Friday morning, down 0.4%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CG RATE BBD SMFG

Financial stocks fell 0.3% on Wall Street on Friday morning.