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 Capital Goods Stocks Now – LPX TGI JHX MAS

Capital goods stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – ODFL GBX HII HTLD

Transportation stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.8%.

Why Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Alcoa Inc (AA) and Gap Inc (GPS) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Friday was more than forgettable for Micron Technology (MU), Alcoa (AA) and Gap (GPS). Here's why each used more than their fair share of red ink.

Why American Airlines Group Inc (AAL), Pandora (P) and J.D.Com Inc (JD) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Stocks rose on renewed hopes for a rate hike, and American Airlines Group Inc (AAL), Pandora (P), and J.D.Com Inc (JD) were flying high.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – DB SAN CS GAB

Financial stocks rose 0.1% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – AMBA KYO SUNE OLED

Technology stocks advanced 0.1% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – BOX YNDX MSG TEO

Services stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – HZNP CLDX ARIA CLVS

Healthcare stocks advanced 0.8% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – VEDL TCK KS HBM

Basic materials stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Friday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.7%.

How to Play the Largest Brewing Merger in History

Budweiser is aiming for the largest merger in brewing history. Here's the best way to play the shakeup.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – HELE TTM PHG HMC

Consumer cyclical stocks remained flat so far on Friday on Wall Street.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – NUS HAIN AKO.B MO

Consumer noncyclical stocks advanced 0.3% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – BTU SDRL LINE MDR

Energy stocks remained flat on Friday morning on Wall Street.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – MOG.A IR SPR MTW

Capital goods stocks rose 0.7% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – UAL GMLP GLNG JBLU

Transportation stocks advanced 1.0% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – CPL ENLK CIG BIP

Utilities stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Friday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and EMC Corporation (EMC)

Apple (AAPL) options pin stock $110, Netflix (NFLX) calls jump on $1 price hike, EMC (EMC) surges on potential Dell Inc. (DELL) deal.

Stock Investors Bask In the Economic Slowdown Glow

Investors await a signal from the Fed on rate hikes while recent bond auctions provide little to literally no return for investors.

Dow Jones Industrial Average: Buy Dips, Sell Rips!

The latest rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average has surprised the bears. Here's how traders should deal with the DJIA in coming weeks.