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 Utilities Stocks Now – WES CNL PPL ATO

Utilities stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street on Monday.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – CNW GBX SWFT ALK

Transportation stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.7%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – AVP USNA FDP POST

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 0.3%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – CNW SWFT ALK WAB

Transportation stocks finished up 0.7% on Wall Street on Monday.

Higher, Higher, Higher Goes the S&P 500 on Fed Delay Hopes

Apple, biotechs and homebuilders all helped to drive markets higher on Monday, though precious metals were the day's biggest winners.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – FHN PRK WSH THG

Financial stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – HF TJX M BWS

Services stocks finished up 0.5% on Wall Street on Monday.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – LEN HW ITT TRN

Capital goods stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – JBL MMI DWRE SMI

Technology stocks rose 0.5% on Wall Street on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – MDR UNT MTDR EOG

Energy stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Why Altera Corporation (ALTR), Ann Inc (ANN) and Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (CBI) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

U.S. markets reached new highs again, and Ann Inc (ANN), Chicago Bridge & Iron (CBI) and Altera (ALTR) were part of the celebration.

Why JA Solar Holdings Co., Ld. (JASO), Ascena Retail Group Inc. (ASNA) and Endo International plc (ENDP) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

JA Solar Holdings (JASO), Ascena Retail Group (ASNA) and Endo International (ENDP) were taken out behind the woodshed on Monday. Here's the deal.

The Market’s Identity Crisis

We're halfway through the month of May but have certainly experienced enough volatility for a full month.

Watch for the Best Buying Opportunities!

While it can be frustrating to see an A- or B-rated stocks pull back after earnings, in many cases pullbacks are the results of investors looking for excuses to take profits.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – CBI HEI.A AWI THO

Capital goods stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – NFX SYRG LPI PAA

Energy stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – LCI ACAD CBM THC

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.2%, the Nasdaq pushed 0.2% higher and the S&P 500 rose 0.2%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – OKS CQP PNM UIL

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.2%, the Nasdaq rose 0.2% and the S&P 500 pushed 0.2% higher.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – ANN MEG GTN WWE

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%, the Nasdaq was up 0.3% and the S&P 500 climbed 0.2%.