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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Stocks Mixed as Job Gains Signal Year-End Rate Hike

To be sure, the Fed has the justification for rate liftoff it was looking for. But the tightening of the labor market and budding wage inflation pressure is fantastic news for middle Americans.

Biggest Movers in Finance Stocks Now – AAMC NSM KMPR FCTY

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – DCO IMDZ AXGN RPTP

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – PCTY DMD RATE CALD

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

5 Best Stocks Under $5 This Week

Wall Street struggled to gain any ground this week, but Hutchinson Technology, Genetic Technologies, Lantheus Holdings, BioScrip, and Eyegate Pharmaceuticals were clear winners.

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – TTI CJES HBM RES

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

Why Bank of America Corp (BAC), Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) and Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Wall Street couldn't make much forward progress after a strong jobs report, but Bank of America, Nvidia and Weight Watchers had no problems on Friday.

Why Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX), Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP) and Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd (RDY) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Tripadvisor (TRIP) and Dr.Reddy's Laboratories (RDY) couldn't end the trading week soon enough.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – SXE PTSI ABY TDW

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – BLDR FRSH CONN PMC

The following stocks were moving the Retail Trade sector today.

Hottest Finance Stocks Now – WRLD CUBI SCHW WETF

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

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – DATA ACHC IDI AMSG

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – ZSPH LXRX HZNP MITK

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

Biggest Movers in Mining Stocks Now – CLF SUM BBG MLM

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

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – RMP GNE UACL SKYW

The following stocks were moving the Transportation sector today.

Friday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc. (FB), QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM), and Nvidia Corporation (NVDA)

Earnings drive heavy call volume for Facebook (FB), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Nvidia (NVDA).

Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH): Buy the Dips in the Chips!

The Market Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) might be a little overbought right now, but it's still positioned for a year-end rally.

Transports Continue to Be a Major Headwind

A shaky technical picture has evolved in the form of declining volume and a MACD sell signal.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – FCSC BRID FOLD XNCR

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