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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Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – TCP CPN ETP BWP

Utilities stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.3%.

Bitcoin Continues Its Slow Emergence as a Currency

Bitcoin is coming under greater scrutiny and the state and federal level, and that's lending the virtual currency increasing legitimacy.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – NBG UVE GBL BBD

Financial stocks rose 1.4% on Wall Street so far on Monday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – SUNE KN MU UMC

Technology stocks advanced 0.9% on Wall Street so far on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – CRWN IGT LVS MPEL

Services stocks rose 0.9% on Wall Street so far on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – ACOR THC THRX BLUE

Healthcare stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – TCK HBM BVN HUN

Basic materials stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.4%.

Behind the Veil of Continuing Resolutions in the Government

"Continuing Resolutions" aside, it's time to stop 'kicking the can down the road' on the big issues that confront us as citizens and investors.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – ANDE DAR FIZZ DPS

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 1.0% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – WLL DNR OAS ERF

Energy stocks rose 2.2% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – MTZ TEX MTW CX

Capital goods stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.5%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – TRGP EBR ETE OKE

Utilities stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GLNG GWR GMT TK

Transportation stocks advanced 0.8% on Wall Street so far on Monday.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Bank of America Corp (BAC) and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX)

Apple's (AAPL) smartwatch moves into Target, BofA (BAC) plunged alongside rate-hike odds and Netflix (NFLX) rallies on a Cantor note.

Buy the Bounce in Oil Services (OIH)

Energy-related stocks and funds such as the OIH ETF took flight last Friday. That should lead to follow-through buying in this oil services fund.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – LAZ KCG BSAC IBN

Financial stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – AER BRC MDP BMR

Services stocks rose 1.4% on Wall Street on Friday.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – ATI X MRC SQM

Basic materials stocks finished up 2.5% on Wall Street today.

5 Best Stocks Under $5 This Week

It was a confusing week for stocks, but Lee Enterprises, Myos Corp, Bill Barrett, Sequenom and Parnell Pharmaceuticals were several that left nothing to chance.