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 Technology Stocks Now – DWRE NTCT NSIT MSTR

Technology stocks declined 0.3% on Wall Street on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – HY THRM SHOO OSK

Consumer cyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – DEO BUD SEB FIZZ

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 1.4%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – ABG LAD ABCO GPI

Services stocks finished down 0.3% on Wall Street today.

Stocks Mixed on Strong Job Gains

Stocks react as the economy revs up and job gains accelerate again -- possibly opening the door for the Federal Reserve to consider an interest rate hike this month.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – UMBF HTH FNGN HBHC

Financial stocks finished up 0.6% on Wall Street on Friday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – EGN BBEP MDR RIG

Energy stocks rose 0.7% on Wall Street on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – MTZ KMT HEI GVA

Capital goods stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – MWE CQP HE CPL

Utilities stocks declined 1.2% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – RRTS HUBG MINI SFL

Transportation stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.9%.

Why FireEye (FEYE), Under Armour Inc (UA) and JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (ADR) (JASO) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Markets were cautious about bond yields and Greece but investors were boldly buying FireEye, Under Armour and JA Solar Holdings.

Why Altria Group Inc. (MO), Esterline Technologies Corporation (ESL) and Caesars Entertainment Corp. (CZR) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Altria Group (MO), Esterline Technologies (ESL) and Caesars Entertainment (CZR) ended the week on a bearish foot. Here's what happened.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – RF SCHW MET FII

Financial stocks advanced 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – SINA AXDX SFUN TSL

Technology stocks fell 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – DWA LULU FTR DM

Services stocks declined 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Don’t Let High Car Sales Mislead You

Easy credit is part of the reason why the boom looks threatened and why stocks like Ford Motor (F) and General Motors (GM) are rolling over.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – OPK BRLI CLVS FOLD

Healthcare stocks declined on Wall Street on Friday morning, down 0.8%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – MON SHLM ROLL FBR

Basic materials stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – NTK UA TSLA RL

Consumer cyclical stocks fell on Wall Street on Friday morning, down 0.6%.