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 Capital Goods Stocks Now – MOG.A DY TNC CMI

Capital goods stocks rose broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.0%.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – DF TSN VCO TR

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 1.0% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – WPZ AWR EPD CWT

Utilities stocks finished flat today on Wall Street.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – ALGT XPO HTLD AAWW

Transportation stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.9%.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – ACHN EXAS CBPO ABMD

Healthcare stocks fell on Wall Street on Monday morning, down 0.7%.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – TASR KN SWIR AUO

Technology stocks advanced 0.7% on Wall Street so far on Monday.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – LM GGAL AGII TPL

Financial stocks rose 0.2% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – CZR MBT BWS NRF

Services stocks advanced 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Monday.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – SHI BMS BERY FBR

Basic materials stocks declined 0.2% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – TTM LKQ TSLA GIII

Consumer cyclical stocks rose 0.6% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – SEB PPC BG JJSF

Consumer noncyclical stocks advanced 0.4% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – PBR.A YZC CZZ TSO

Energy stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.4%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – EBR HNP KEP CIG

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

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – LEN.B RTN ESLT SPG

Capital goods stocks advanced 0.5% on Wall Street on Monday morning.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – MINI UAL LUV ALK

Transportation stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Monday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.5%.

The Fed Made Christmas Come Early for Investors

Whenever prices move this fast, I recommend caution with new purchases because profit takers could swoop in at any moment and create some turbulence.

10 Biggest Mergers and Acquisitions of 2014

Mergers and acquisitions had a big year in 2014. Here's a look back at the ten biggest M&A deals of 2014.

Expect More High-Volatility Days in This Uncertain Market

We could see an adjustment to last week's advance that would close the Nasdaq's gap.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – NLNK MACK ELGX HZNP

Healthcare stocks declined 0.1% on Wall Street on Friday.