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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What Will it Take to Confirm a Bear Market?

While one has not yet officially been declared, I believe it's only a matter of time.

Stocks Quiet Ahead of Jobs Report

Defensive sectors lagged, with utilities and telecom stocks putting in the worst performance, while strength in U.S. auto sales couldn’t stop the September ISM manufacturing activity index from slipping.

Why Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) and Sarepta Therapeutics Inc  (SRPT) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

It was a mixed day on Wall Street, but Sherwin-Williams, Dave & Buster's, and Sarepta Therapeutics were all demonstrably higher.

Why Dunkin Brands Group Inc (DNKN), Alcoa Inc (AA) and Twitter Inc (TWTR) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Thursday's intraday bounceback effort didn't do Dunkin Brands Group (DNKN), Alcoa (AA) or Twitter (TWTR) a bit of good.

Will the Jobs Report Show Unexpected Labor Market Weakness?

A healthy labor market is key to a rate hike, so an underwhelming September jobs report would be a recipe for more volatility.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – GNW VRSK CIB SMFG

Financial stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – TYL DBD UMC ENR

Technology stocks fell on Wall Street on Thursday morning, down 0.5%.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – SRPT EXAS GSK BKD

Healthcare stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – MSG MPG IX S

Services stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – TCK TREX FCX BVN

Basic materials stocks advanced 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – CRC ALV TEN GM

Consumer cyclical stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

How Long Will Consumer Confidence Last?

Consumer confidence keeps the U.S. economy engine whirring, but it might not last if nonfarm payroll numbers and employment data come in weak.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – AVP NWL HLF ECL

Consumer noncyclical stocks fell 0.2% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – BTU SDRL LINE ECA

Energy stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.6%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – TERP TAC ENB SBS

Utilities stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – TS CSTE KMT TEX

Capital goods stocks remained flat so far on Thursday on Wall Street.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – KEX GLNG TK NSC

Transportation stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Thursday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), Dow Chemical Co (DOW) and Micron Technology, Inc. (MU)

Apple (AAPL) enterprise sales reach $25 billion, Dow Chemical (DOW) gains on a bullish note and Micron (MU) calls spike ahead of earnings.

Start Q4 Right With Goldman Sachs (GS) Stock

Goldman Sachs should see a boost from trading volume when it reports earnings next -- a likely spark for GS stock.