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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5 M&A Deals Making Headlines Right Now

When you own a stock that is involved in a merger or acquisition -- or even if your stock has rumors of M&A activity -- it can feel like winning the lottery.

Monday’s Vital Data: Netflix, Inc. (NFLX), Intel Corporation (INTC) and Pfizer Inc. (PFE)

We look at what has options traders swarming around Netflix (NFLX), Pfizer (PFE) and Intel (INTC), and where the most action is.

Exercise Caution as We Enter June

A pending interest rate hike and a historically negative period for stocks warrant a cautious approach.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – HUM CI MOH HNT

Financial stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.9%.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – WCG CNC MRK AMAG

Healthcare stocks finished down 0.3% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – RENN ON MMI ATE

Technology stocks finished down on Wall Street on Friday, down 0.7%.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – MDCA AEO CHTR DISCK

Services stocks declined on Wall Street on Friday, down 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – SIM PAAS TNH CE

Basic materials stocks finished down 0.6% on Wall Street today.

Dow Jones Falls Toward 18K on Weak Data

The markets dipped Friday amid a strong downward revision in U.S. GDP. Next week, investors' focus will shift to the country's employment situation.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – PGH MMLP GLP WLL

Energy stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 0.1%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – IBA HLF VCO GMK

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – JBT SPR LECO SLCA

Capital goods stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.0%.

5 Best Stocks Under $5 This Week

The best stocks valued at less than $5 this week were OHGI, CBLI, CERE, ONTY and STRL -- all which outperformed the market.

Why GameStop Corp. (GME), Altera Corporation (ALTR) and Magnachip Semiconductor Corp (MX) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

A look at what drove GameStop (GME), Magnachip Semiconductor (MX) and Altera Corporation (ALTR) higher on a broadly weak Friday for the markets.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – WGL SE AEP SEP

Utilities stocks declined on Wall Street on Friday, down 0.2%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – JBLU CMRE HII TK

Transportation stocks finished down 0.7% on Wall Street on Friday.

Why Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF), Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (POT) and United Rentals, Inc. (URI) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Potash (POT) and United Rentals (URI) were taken out behind the woodshed on Friday, mostly by analysts.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – GPRE KGC NGD FOE

Basic materials stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – LLY PODD MNTA KERX

Healthcare stocks remained flat so far on Friday on Wall Street.