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 Financial Stocks Now – CEF LYG PUK LFC

Financial stocks fell 2.3% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – XRS LVS S MGM

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

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – SFUN SMI QIHU RENN

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

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – SEM CYH THC

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

Behind the Veil of Continuing Resolutions in the Government

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

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

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

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

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

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GSH ZNH LUV SWFT

Transportation stocks declined 1.6% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – HNP ED WPZ DPM

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)

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

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?

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

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%.