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 Surge as Payrolls Point to Lower Rates

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The September nonfarm payroll report was a dismal one at best -- the unemployment data came in much weaker than expected. Could this keep the Fed at bay until 2016 or later?

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – AGRO DF HLF HSY

By Portfolio Grader
Consumer noncyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.4%.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – KBR CBI LPX VMC

By Portfolio Grader
Capital goods stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.3%.

Why Bank of America Corp (BAC), Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) and United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Why Bank of America Corp. (BAC), Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR) and United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) Are 3 of Today's Worst Stocks

Why Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN) and Newmont Mining Corp (NEM) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks  

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
The biggest reversal day in four years propelled stocks higher, and Micron Technology, Wynn Resorts, and Newmont Mining were three that really hit the jackpot.

September Jobs Report: The Rest of the Story

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The September jobs report initially spooked traders, and then encouraged them. Thing is, the jobs report numbers you hear the most are the ones that should concern you the most.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CEF LYG PUK LFC

By Portfolio Grader
Financial stocks fell 2.3% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – XRS LVS S MGM

By Portfolio Grader
Services stocks fell on Wall Street on Friday morning, down 1.5%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – SFUN SMI QIHU RENN

By Portfolio Grader
Technology stocks declined on Wall Street on Friday morning, down 1.3%.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – SEM CYH THC

By Portfolio Grader
Healthcare stocks fell 1.2% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Behind the Veil of Continuing Resolutions in the Government

By Charles Payne
The specter of government shutdown is looming over the U.S. again, but we shouldn't worry. In fact, there are much worse alternatives.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – AEM NGD ABX NG

By Portfolio Grader
Basic materials stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Friday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.0%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – YZC BP STO TOT

By Portfolio Grader
Energy stocks declined 0.7% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – MLM TS DY CFX

By Portfolio Grader
Capital goods stocks fell 1.4% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GSH ZNH LUV SWFT

By Portfolio Grader
Transportation stocks declined 1.6% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – HNP ED WPZ DPM

By Portfolio Grader
Utilities stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.0%.

Friday’s Vital Data: Facebook Inc (FB), Twitter Inc (TWTR) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook (FB) is ranked a “buy” at Wedbush, Twitter (TWTR) gets a new CEO and JPMorgan (JPM) cut to “buy” at Vetr.

Intel (INTC) Is Another Top-Notch Q4 Trade

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After leading the stock market lower for most of 2015, Intel (INTC) stock recently showed leadership higher. The path of least resistance looks up.

Rite Aid: RAD Stock’s September Sales Numbers Were Disappointing — Or Were They?

By Brian Nichols, InvestorPlace Contributor
With investors not looking as deep as they should at Rite Aid's sales numbers, RAD stock could be a great investment opportunity.
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