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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Trade of the Day: USG Stock on the Verge of a Big Breakout

A triple-top break could take shares of USG Corporation almost 25% higher.

The Bulls are in Charge of the Market

However, volume is still very low compared to other pre-breakout scenarios.

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – PSIX TROX AKO.B COHU

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

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – TBBK JYNT MTR AGFS

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Stocks Near Record Highs on Job Gains

In the end, the Dow Jones gained 1.4%, the S&P gained 1.5% to close just shy of a record, the Nasdaq gained 1.6% and the Russell 2000 gained 2.4%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – TAL TRUE EGL HEES

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

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – SAH ASNA SVU TLYS

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – CRC CWEI GORO MUX

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – EMMS SBLK GNK USAK

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Why Chemours Co (CC), Petroleo Brasileiro SA Petrobras (ADR) (PBR) and Polycom Inc (PLCM) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

On a strong day for stocks, CC, PBR and PLCM were among Friday's top performers.

Why Baidu Inc (ADR) (BIDU), Humana Inc (HUM) and Juno Therapeutics Inc (JUNO) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Baidu (BIDU), Humana (HUM) and Juno Therapeutics (JUNO) were left out of Friday's bullishness.

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – EBIO ISNS SODA TASR

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – NEO HMNY PFPT ASPS

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

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – ENVA FBP CACC ING

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – DAC DSX ENT CIG

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

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – REN SGY NOG EVEP

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

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: Nvidia Corporation (NVDA), Home Depot Inc (HD) and Scotts Miracle-Gro Co (SMG)

If you're looking for breakout stocks, then Nvidia (NVDA), Home Depot (HD) and Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) should be on your radar.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and General Electric Company (GE)

Apple (AAPL) stock breaks above its 50-day, BofA (BAC) downgraded and a General Electric (GE) trader opens $4.7 million call position.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Juno Therapeutics Inc (JUNO), Gap Inc (GPS) and PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT)

Juno Therapeutics (JUNO) stopped a cancer trial, Gap (GPS) reports first-quarter earnings and PriceSmart (PSMT) posts quarterly earnings.