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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5 Best Stocks Under $5 This Week

Jaguar Animal Health, Fusion Telecommunications, Immunomedics, Nymox Pharmaceutical and RiT Technologies led a diversified group of small stocks forward this week.

Hottest Finance Stocks Now – VRTS ROVI RVSB SBBX

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

Hottest Retail Trade Stocks Now – PCCC BBW NTRI VNCE

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

Why LinkedIn Corp (LNKD), LendingClub Corp (LC) and First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

The markets ended October on a weak note, but LinkedIn, LendingClub, and First Solar were basking in the sunlight today.

Why SolarCity Corp (SCTY), CVS Health Corp (CVS) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

SolarCity (SCTY), CVS Health (CVS) and Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) each used more than their fair share of red ink on Friday.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – AMID VDTH ISH KEX

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

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – ACRX LPCN LSCC MDXG

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – SAAS IMPV CNXR SRNE

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

Hottest Finance Stocks Now – LC WRLD BSF FSB

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

Hottest Mining Stocks Now – PZE UPL AREX VALE

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

Friday’s Vital Data: Pfizer Inc. (PFE), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and Starbucks Corp. (SBUX)

Calls flood Pfizer (PFE) on Allergan (AGN) merger. Twitter (TWTR) growth concerns won't fade. Starbucks (SBUX) traders indecisive.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. – GILD Stock Catches the Bears Off Guard Again

Biotechnology stocks as a group are not yet out of the woods, but single-name stocks like GILD stock look promising right now.

Prepare for a Pullback

The large-cap indices are very overbought and due for a round of profit-taking.

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – VRTX SYUT CLCD MDWD

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

Hottest Finance Stocks Now – PEB KKR MAA FRBK

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

Hottest Manufacturing Stocks Now – ITEK AFMD ULBI NVET

The following stocks were moving the Manufacturing sector today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – R AVXL MB RUBI

The following stocks were moving the Services sector today.

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – CALA GCI LANC THRX

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

Stocks Inch Lower as December Hike Odds Rise

Healthcare stocks led the way, while utilities lagged and GDP growth slowed a bit in the third quarter. In after-hours, LNKD is flying high while SBUX is wafting lower.