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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If You Want to Make Money, Keep Fear in Check

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We are in a window of opportunity in a corrective phase of a powerful bull market.

Gold Outlook 2014: Look Out Below!

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold demand has been waning this year, as has the price of gold. Well, neither of those trends appear to be going anywhere in 2014.

S&P Reversal in the Cards, but Which Way Will It Go?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A close below 1,775 may spell trouble, while a reversal from the lower Bollinger Band would be a positive.

Does “What Goes Up…” Really Need to Come Back Down?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Small cap stocks are a bit frothy thanks to ETFs, but if you stick with solid individual stocks in your portfolio, the market future looks bright

Good News Spooks Wall Street

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
A combination of a bipartisan budget deal and stronger job gains isn't having a positive effect on the markets -- instead, it has taper fears on the rise.

Volcker Rule – Banks’ Days of Crazy Profit Growth Are OVER

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The Volcker Rule prohibits proprietary trading, and that could cost the eight biggest bank stocks anywhere from $8 billion to $10 billion in yearly pretax profits.

Preferred Stocks Stand Out as the Taper Tiger is Tamed

By Richard Band
The short end of the yield curve is now set at a near-zero level, so now is the time to take longer term bets. I still like preferred stock plays...

Politicians’ ‘Gift’ May Usher in Santa Claus Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A move to avoid a government shutdown in 2014 may be enough to snap the market from its pre-holiday lethargy.

How Obamacare Could Kill the Housing Market in 2014

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
From job cutbacks to increased health costs, Obamacare casts an ominous shadow over the real estate market for next year and possibly beyond.

Complacency in the Face of Uncertainty Is Bullish

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The current low VIX numbers are a positive sign indicating that there is no rush to sell.

Investors Better Not Cry, They Better Not Pout…

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I anticipate Santa is coming to Wall Street with a gift of a 1%-2% rally before 2014.

Economic Factors Will Drive Markets Higher Towards Year-End

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Economic signs point towards markets moving higher as we move towards year end, while 2014 could be challenging.

It’s Still a Bull Market, Buy Into Weakness

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The third and most profitable phase of the bull market may be just around the corner.

Here’s What I Think the Fed Is Going to Do

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While everyone waits for the Fed to consider Friday's jobs numbers, we should consider other economic factors.

High-P/E Stocks May Continue to Take a Beating

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Fear of Friday's employment numbers and their impact on Fed policy could lead to more profit-taking.

Goodbye Dow 16,000?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
So much for the Dow Jones' 16,000 mark. The blue-chip index was backing off Tuesday, and could be sent into further retreat thanks to the yen and oil.

Are You Prepared for a Stronger Dollar?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
What happens to the stock market if the U.S. dollar rallies? This question isn’t getting much press, but dollar strength could surprise the markets in 2014.

Use Pullbacks to Get Positioned for the New Year

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Accumulate volatile but fundamentally strong stocks on a decline.

Market Due for a Correction, but Don’t Expect One

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Positive charts and institutional buying should push stocks higher into year-end.
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