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 Utilities Stocks Now – CPL EBR GXP HNP

Utilities stocks rose 1.5% on Wall Street so far on Tuesday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – IHS PTR PBR.A SNP

Energy stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Medical Marijuana Goes to Market in Canada

In the last nine months, the medical marijuana industry in Canada has experienced a paradigm shift that was years in the making. The Canadian government changed the way it grants and distributes licenses for production of medical Cannabis.

The Pros and Cons of Lower Oil Prices

Lower oil prices mean lower profits for oil companies and exploration and production (or E&P) companies. However, lower oil prices could also mean higher profits for a host of companies.

Technical Picture Weakening Despite Bullish Fundamentals

Mid-cap indices are displaying unfavorable short-term patterns.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – BGCP IGR GPT DNP

Financial stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.8%.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – NBIX BMRN MYGN AGN

Healthcare stocks finished flat on Monday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – GME AXDX SUNE ALR

Technology stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 1.2%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – OWW SUI ANN BKE

Services stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – ABX FMC NEM KS

Basic materials stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 0.2%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – POST AKO.A CPB AKO.B

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

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – FDML GAME DECK WWW

Consumer cyclical stocks declined 0.5% on Wall Street on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – UPL GPOR IMO

Energy stocks finished down 2.9% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – NCS UTX XLS MLM

Capital goods stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – TERP NWN MDU LG

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

Asset Allocation Moves to Make for 2015  

Asset allocation changes for 2015 means moving out of growth stocks and into conservative value-oriented mutual funds.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – MWIV NPSP HALO ALNY

Healthcare stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

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Technology stocks fell 1.2% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

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Financial stocks fell broadly on Wall Street on Monday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.0%.