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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Hottest Financial Stocks Now – TRUP WAC WRLD AMH

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – EGL GUID WHLM RATE

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – RRTS SPKE GNE TLN

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

Why Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI), Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) and Yelp Inc (YELP) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Although the broader market's gains were modest, the gains for ATVI, HLF and YELP were anything but modest.

Why FireEye Inc (FEYE), Square Inc (SQ) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

FireEye (FEYE), Square (SQ) and Valeant (VRX) used more than their fair share of red ink on the last day of the trading week.

3 Reasons This April Jobs Report Doesn’t Matter

Although one disappointing jobs report makes it tougher for the Fed, it doesn't make a new trend in an otherwise upbeat labor market.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – LSBG VRNG PBIB RWT

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – SSP CLNE GLNG JCOM

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

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – ATW ECR UNT EMES

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – YELP SNCR INAP EVDY

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – CRME SYN LXU CVGI

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – PMC OLLI WING NTRI

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.

Friday’s Vital Data: Weatherford International Plc (WFT), Alcoa Inc (AA) and Apple Inc. (AAPL)

WFT and AA see unusually heavy options activity Thursday -- and AAPL is typical heavy, but the attention paid by options traders wasn't surprising.

3 Stocks to Watch on Friday: Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI), GoPro Inc (GPRO) and Herbalife Ltd. (HLF)

Activision Blizzard (ATVI) soared on impressive earnings, but GoPro (GPRO) bombed despite its beat. Meanwhile, the FTC might finally admit that Herbalife (HLF) is a real, honest-to-goodness company.

3 Big Stock Charts for Friday: GoPro Inc (GPRO), Fitbit Inc (FIT), and Nike Inc (NKE)

GoPro (GPRO) and Fitbit (FIT) could each be primed to move lower on Friday in the days after their earnings. Nike (NKE) also looks troubled.

Small and Mid Caps Break Support

It is clearly time to take profits and initiate protective strategies.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – JCAP VRTB HCI JRVR

The following stocks were moving the Financial sector today.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – ROIAK USAK NKA AMID

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

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – DAVE BPTH CNCO BOJA

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