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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Dow Jones Hits Record High as Post-Trump Rally Continues

In the stock market today, the Dow gained 1.2% to hit a new high, the S&P wafted up 0.2% and the Nasdaq lost 0.8% as investors digest Trump.

ESPN Strangles Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock AGAIN

Disney (DIS) reported disappointing Q4 earnings thanks to ESPN and other network failures. Disney stock needs a new deal.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – OSIR IMDZ TRVN AUPH

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

Why Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX), Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR) and NetEase Inc (ADR) (NTES) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Sturm Ruger & Company (RGR), NetEase (NTES) and Barrick Gold (ABX) were all in the wrong place at the wrong time on Thursday.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – ECPG WAC FBP HIIQ

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GLBS GNRT GNK EGLE

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

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – SCCO LONE SPP HBM

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – PLKI ODP DDS HZO

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – IDN PRAA NXTD LLNW

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

Hottest Wholesale Trade Stocks Now – SPTN MRC ENS WCC

The following stocks were moving the Wholesale Trade sector today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – SC BMRC ITG WTBA

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – DSX NAT RLGT SALM

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

3 Big Stock Charts: Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), United States Steel Corporation (X) and Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)

Amazon.com (AMZN) shares are struggling while Trinity Industries (TRN) and U.S. Steel (X) just broke into bullish trends thanks to President-Elect Trump's plans to rebuild America.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – QNST ATTU AROC AVXL

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

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – XLRN KPTI SODA PRTA

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

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – REI PKD ECR PHX

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

Thursday’s Vital Data: Bank of America Corp (BAC), Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

Bank of America (BAC) a winner Apple (AAPL) a loser in Trump bump rally and Pfizer (PFE) may be exiting consumer health.

3 Stocks to Watch on Thursday: Macy’s Inc (M), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Sodastream International Ltd (SODA)

Macy's (M) and Sodastream (SODA) are pacing higher their latest quarterly earnings, while Twitter (TWTR) just lost a member of its C-suite.

President Trump Spurs Markets Higher

Certain sectors, especially in healthcare and energy, were on a roll after Trump was named the winner of the presidential election.