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 Energy Stocks Now – MEMP BPT EVEP DNR

Energy stocks advanced 0.5% on Wall Street on Friday morning.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – SLCA FLIR PNR FAST

Capital goods stocks declined on Wall Street on Friday morning, down 0.4%.

Hottest Utilities Stocks Now – KEP SBS HNP EBR

Utilities stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Friday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GOL GSH RYAAY CHRW

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

Where Gold Prices Could Go in 2015

Gold prices have been less than thrilling of late, even with the push off of November's lows, but things could be looking up for next year.

5 Steps to Take Before Reacting to a Selloff

This five-step system will make sure you're fully prepared for any volatility that could come your way before you make any sudden moves.

Steer Clear of Today’s Unusually High-Risk Market

End-of-the-year volatility and quadruple witching make this a highly charged environment.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – ACAS DFS HUM AMP

Financial stocks rose 2.3% on Wall Street today.

Hottest Services Stocks Now – MBT RAD VIPS HTZ

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.6%, the Nasdaq was up 1.7% and the S&P 500 increased 1.6%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CIB ARCC RBS HNT

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.6%, the Nasdaq was up 1.7% and the S&P 500 pushed 1.6% higher.

Hottest Technology Stocks Now – ORCL CPHD ALU WWWW

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.6%, the Nasdaq rose 1.7% and the S&P 500 was up 1.6%.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – THC TARO SGMO NLNK

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.6%, the Nasdaq pushed 1.8% higher and the S&P 500 increased 1.6%.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – SSL AKS NGD GGB

More broadly, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.4%, the Nasdaq was up 1.3% and the S&P 500 climbed 1.4%.

Hottest Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – NAV SNE PHG HAR

Consumer cyclical stocks rose 0.5% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Hottest Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – FMX DF CCE TUP

Consumer noncyclical stocks rose 1.1% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – ERF MEMP BTE TOO

Energy stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – TPC MTW SLCA CBI

Capital goods stocks rose 1.7% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – LNG ATLS TRGP EBR

Utilities stocks rose 1.1% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – GOL TK GBX GLNG

Transportation stocks advanced 1.0% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.