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 – TCP EBR ELP CIG

Utilities stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.8%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – HA SFL MIC AIRM

Transportation stocks declined 0.1% on Wall Street on Tuesday morning.

4 Major Index Trends Going Into 2015

While classic patterns haven't yet formed to provide 2015 price targets for the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average or Nasdaq, Profit Scanner powered by Recognia did review all of the short-term events to identify the broader trends for the major indices in 2015.

Is It Too Late to Jump Aboard Utilities?

The staid Dow Jones Utility Average has gone parabolic, beating out other major indices.

Apple Is Watching Russia, You Should Too

While a few multinational companies -- like Apple -- do business in Russia, most are insulated from these problems, but keep monitoring the situation with Russia just in case you need to take action.

What is the News Revealing About the U.S. Economy?

The big news was the GDP revision showing that, in the final analysis, the U.S. economy grew at a 5% annualized rate in the third quarter, which is the fastest quarter on record in 11 years

Corrections Are Coming in 2015

Bad signs from the healthcare sector and Teasury bonds are pointing towards inevitable corrections in the new year.

Market Makes New Highs, but Inconsistencies Are Troubling

There are numerous signs that point to a near-term adjustment.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – MFG CSQ CIM UTF

Financial stocks finished flat on Friday on Wall Street.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – CNSL ATNI MGM CORE

Services stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street on Friday.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – FARO JBL ROG MITL

Technology stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street on Friday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – INCY ALXN HALO VRTX

Healthcare stocks finished up broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.7%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – AUY SHI SLW RIO

Basic materials stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.3%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – POOL DORM NTK F

Consumer cyclical stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – HAIN BF.A ADM CPB

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street on Friday.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – MEMP CLMT SDRL SEMG

Energy stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – ORB HEI NCS MTH

Capital goods stocks finished flat on Friday on Wall Street.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – LFC WF CEF BSBR

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.4%, the Nasdaq pushed 0.6% higher and the S&P 500 climbed 0.4%.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – DDD SFUN KN FSLR

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average pushed 0.4% higher, the Nasdaq was up 0.6% and the S&P 500 rose 0.4%.