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 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%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – VMC HW CUB LPX

Capital goods stocks remained flat so far on Friday on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – HNP CMLP DPM TCP

Utilities stocks remained flat so far on Friday on Wall Street.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – MINI SFL GSH ARII

Transportation stocks advanced 0.1% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Why the Next Week of Trading Is Crucial

The severity of the pullback will help us establish a short-term and longer-term stance.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – AFSI EVV BBN CG

Financial stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 1.1%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – HTHT MPG DM TV

Services stocks finished down on Wall Street on Wednesday, down 0.5%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – SOHU CSIQ CCOI DIOD

Technology stocks finished down 1.1% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – QGEN BABY ISRG REGN

Healthcare stocks declined on Wall Street on Wednesday, down 1.0%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – GFI HL UFPI CCJ

Basic materials stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 1.0%.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – NRP EPE MTDR OAS

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

Hottest Capital Goods Stocks Now – JHX WAIR CSTE DRC

Capital goods stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 1.0%.

Stocks Close Out 2014 With a Whimper

Stocks ended broadly lower to finish off 2014, and the new year could very well start off on the wrong foot given narrowing buying interest.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – LFC GHL WF OCN

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1%, the Nasdaq was down 0.1% and the S&P 500 declined 0.1%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – VDSI DDD MANH AWAY

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

Hottest Services Stocks Now – SHLD PSO AM M

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