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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Major Indices Flat as the U.S. Dollar Soars

In the end, the Dow Jones lost 0.1%, the S&P 500 lost a fraction, the Nasdaq gained 0.3% and the Russell 2000 finished Friday with a 0.1% loss.

Why Skechers USA Inc (SKX), AT&T Inc. (T) and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (ERIC), AT&T (T) and Skechers USA Inc (SKX) never even had a chance of making progress on Friday.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – MTR CZFC NEWS RBCAA

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – LUB PERF NTRI QSR

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – CRBP WINT NTLA VJET

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – ALKS CERC TVIA PTX

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – RRGB CONN MCD SONC

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

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – NOG TRQ HLX GTE

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – PFPT PYPL MSFT SNCR

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – NBHC SIVB ETFC SYF

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – GLBS JCOM DISCA AMCX

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

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Alkermes Plc (ALKS), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Time Warner Inc (TWX)

Alkermes' (ALKS) new drug had a strong showing in a late-stage trial, Microsoft (MSFT) reported earnings and Time Warner (TWX) may have a takeover suitor.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and United States Steel Corporation (X)

Apple (AAPL) options ramp up ahead of earnings, Microsoft (MSFT) rises on 116% spike in cloud revenue, United States Steel (X) traders bet on pre-earnings run

Has the Dow Hit Its Top?

Trading remains tightly range-bound for the time being, with earnings or a rate hike the most likely coming catalysts for a break.

Trade of the Day: Cree, Inc. (CREE) a Perfect Short Setup

Several bearish events on the CREE stock chart suggest traders should prepare for more pain to come for Cree.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – DAC EDN USDP GLOP

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – EVI EVDY ZIOP NXTD

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – LXU CXRX EIGR PTI

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

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – PRTS BBRG HABT BGFV

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