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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Visa Inc (V) Stock Is Pointing Lower. MUCH Lower.

The price action in Visa (V) stock has formed a top over the past few months. Now, the path of least resistance is down.

Volume Fits the Pattern of a Major Bottom

But the current trend is sideways and the market must make a successful attack on resistance.

Stocks Go Down as Gold Soars on 4.9% Jobless Rate

The unemployment rate fell below the 5% threshold for the first time since the recession, and we'll learn more about the Fed's intentions when Yellen testifies before congress Wednesday.

Why Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI), LinkedIn Corp (LNKD) and Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Hanesbrands (HBI), LinkedIn (LNKD) and Tesla Motors (TSLA) used far more than their fair share of red ink on Friday.

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – KIRK GTIM CSH SPLS

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.

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The following stocks were moving the Finance sector today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – SNCR RCII EGAN GIGM

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

5 Best Stocks Under $5 This Week: HNSN, EYEG, AVXL, AUY, OCLR

Overall the markets were sluggish this week, but Hansen Medical, Eyegate Pharmaceuticals, Anavex Life Sciences, Yamana Gold, and Oclaro led a strong group of small stocks higher.

Why Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN), Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) and Symantec Corporation (SYMC) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Wall Street's woes continued today, but don't tell that to Tyson Foods, Estee Lauder and Symantec Corporation, all of which reported stellar earnings.

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – PAAS AU SWN KLDX

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – EGAS DAC XPO ECHO

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

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

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

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The following stocks were moving the Finance sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – MOD HTBX OCRX AST

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

Biggest Movers in Retail Trade Stocks Now – FOGO TA BOOT PAG

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – HCLP HBM EMES NE

The following stocks were moving the Mining sector today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – CMCM SYMC CNXR EXEL

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

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) and Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO)

Apple (AAPL) loses VirnetX (VHC) patent lawsuit, Freeport (FCX) surges on rising metals prices and Yahoo! (YHOO) bounces on post-earnings upgrade.