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 Transportation Stocks Now – ZNH CEA GSH SAVE

Transportation stocks declined on Wall Street on Monday morning, down 1.4%.

Why China’s Slowdown Will Put a Drag on Google Stock

Another headwind for Google stock: As the Chinese economy slows, Beijing will ratchet up its already-stringent censorship efforts against Gmail.

Will the Grinch Steal the Bulls’ Cheer in the New Year?

A failed Santa Claus Rally could mean more losses ahead.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – IBN NOAH OAK NBG

Financial stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – SFUN BITA QIHU SONS

Technology stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – EJ MPG VIPS MMYT

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

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – NLNK ACHN MNKD VRTX

Healthcare stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – IAG NGD HL GG

Basic materials stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – MTOR WBC SNE RUSHB

Consumer cyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – BF.B CHD BG FDP

Consumer noncyclical stocks finished down 0.3% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – MMLP NRP CLMT DK

Energy stocks finished up 0.5% on Wall Street on Friday.

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – TEX CFX JOY WAIR

Capital goods stocks finished down 0.1% on Wall Street on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – UTIW CNW WAB KNX

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

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – ACHN MNKD VRTX NLNK

Healthcare stocks finished up 0.1% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – AEM EGO HBM SQM

Basic materials stocks finished up 0.1% on Wall Street on Friday.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – TTM IRBT SKX NTK

Consumer cyclical stocks fell on Wall Street on Friday morning, down 0.5%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – POST GMK USNA WWAV

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

Our Picks for the Best CEOs of 2014

It’s easy to hate CEOs with their exorbitant salaries, perks and stock options – particularly when missteps by high-profile corner office occupants like Sears Holdings’ (SHLD) Eddie Lampert and United Technologies (UTX) chief Louis Chenevert led to their unceremonious exits in 2014. But some CEOs did it right in 2014.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – LINE BBEP FANG APL

Energy stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.4%.