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 Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – FLO GIS SJM BTI

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished up 0.3% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – ZNH UTIW CPA KSU

Transportation stocks finished up 0.5% on Wall Street on Thursday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – ROSE CEQP CAM RES

Energy stocks finished up 1.3% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – JEC FLIR ZBRA GVA

Capital goods stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – SEP NFG OKS KMI

Utilities stocks declined 0.7% on Wall Street today.

The Rest of the Jobless Claims Story

The rising tide of the growing U.S. economy is evident, but one good jobless claims report isn't a reason to blindly dive into the stock market.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – ESRX MYL PTCT EXAS

Healthcare stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – SHI ACH CCJ CHMT

Basic materials stocks remained flat so far on Thursday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – PIR SGMS MPEL LVS

Services stocks remained flat on Thursday morning on Wall Street.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – PII MGA UA KNM

Consumer cyclical stocks remained flat so far on Thursday on Wall Street.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – TASR SIMO SMI BITA

Technology stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – STZ FIZZ HLF AKO.B

Consumer noncyclical stocks remained flat on Thursday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GLOG LFL GLNG GOL

Transportation stocks remained flat on Thursday morning on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – EPE PBR.A MDR OAS

Energy stocks rose 0.9% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – APOG MTZ CRH HSC

Capital goods stocks advanced 0.1% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – EBR HNP CIG EXLP

Utilities stocks fell 0.8% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – LFC GGAL CS VRTS

Financial stocks remained flat so far on Thursday on Wall Street.

Here’s How Financials Relate to Interest Rates

We aren’t bearish on financials, but we are seeing signs that uncertainty is rising, which will probably keep a lid on further gains within the sector.

Time to Go After Earnings Surprises

The bar is now so low in some sectors that it won't take much to exceed forecasts.