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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3 Stocks to Watch on Monday: Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)

Freeport McMoRan (FCX) is shedding more debt, Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox One is outselling the PS4 and Tesla (TSLA) will raise Model S prices.

3 Big Stock Charts: Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK), Home Depot Inc (HD) and Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB)

Chesapeake (CHK) is looking bullish, Home Depot (HD) rallied ahead of earnings and election spurs Materials Select Sector SPDR (XLB).

Small Caps Leading the Party in the Markets

It may be a time for patience among the large-caps, but there's no denying a bull market is in effect. Keep an eye out for bargains.

Trade of the Day: Textron Inc. (TXT) Aiming for Military Growth

Textron stands to gain from any military expansion planned by Donald Trump. Buy TXT at or under $42 for a ride to $50.

Dow Jones Closes out Best Week in Five Years

The initial response to the uncertainty paved the road to stronger end gains, but stocks aren't out of the woods yet.

Why Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ALXN), Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (USA) (AEM) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) and Alexion Pharmaceuticals (ALXN) couldn't win for losing on Friday.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – DMTX CXRX FATE VTL

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Manufacturing sector today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – BSQR DHX HEES MODN

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Services sector today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – DRYS ROIAK GTN VDTH

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – AGFS CCNE EBTC FMNB

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – TA LL VNCE TAST

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Retail Trade sector today.

3 Big Stock Charts: Walt Disney Co (DIS), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and J C Penney Company Inc (JCP)

Earnings season has been good to Disney (DIS), Nvidia (NVDA) and JCPenney (JCP) as their shares are surging following the news.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – USAK AT NXST CALL

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – CSLT CAI ZIOP MGI

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – PTCT BIOA CLCD RGNX

The following stocks were the biggest movers and shakers in the Manufacturing sector today.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – ONDK AEL UIHC WRLD

The Financial sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Walt Disney Co (DIS), Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS) and Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN)

Disney (DIS), Michael Kors (KORS) and Nordstrom (JWN) released their quarterly earnings data on Thursday. Here's how the companies fared.

The Tech Reversal May Have Legs

We might just be seeing some profit-taking, but it may be smarter to ride things out for a while in case there's another leg down.

Trade of the Day: iShares Dow Jones US Aerospace & Def.ETF (ITA) A Portfolio Stalwart

We may potentially be looking at a pullback, but that just gives investors a better entry point into the ITA ETF.