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 Financial Stocks Now – GBL MBI MTU MFG

Financial stocks remained flat on Friday morning on Wall Street.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – PTR CEO TSO STR

Energy stocks fell 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – LFL NAT RYAAY GOL

Transportation stocks advanced 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – ELP DYN SBS EBR

Utilities stocks rose 0.4% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – DAR AGRO HLF SEB

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Friday.

Clouds Gather, but Dollar Remains Key for Now

Movement in the greenback will largely determine the near-to-medium-term outcome for stocks.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – ATRO MOG.A HW MAS

Capital goods stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.0%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – HEP ALJ INT BRS

Energy stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – IRWD CNMD ABT RGEN

Healthcare stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.4%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – OLN SEE FOE KRO

Basic materials stocks finished up 1.0% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – HMN SLM V EEFT

Financial stocks rose 0.9% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – INFN SPTN LHO CHSP

Services stocks finished up 0.6% on Wall Street today.

Weak Inflation Pushes S&P 500 to Record Highs

Stocks improved as a delay in a Fed rate hike seems likelier, though JCPenney (JCP) and Target (TGT) were among a few losers the market couldn't carry.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – MXIM CSC SMCI WNS

Technology stocks finished up 1.6% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – GIL NTK JAH KNL

Consumer cyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Why Avon Products, Inc. (AVP), Facebook Inc (FB) and NetEase, Inc (ADR) (NTES) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

Stocks were back in fashion today and Avon, Facebook and NetEase were some of the most fashionable.

Why Puma Biotechnology Inc. (PBYI), Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) and Vipshop Holdings Ltd (VIPS) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

Thursday was less than kind to Puma Biotechnology (PBYI), Kohl's (KSS) and Vipshop Holdings (VIPS), but for understandable reasons.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – CPL WGL SBS EE

Utilities stocks rose 1.2% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – ACH MT SHI BAK

Basic materials stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.7%.