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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Market Now Clearly on the Defensive

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The technical picture could change rapidly and violently, so it's best to stand aside for now.

Budget Battle Looming Over Healthcare Sector

By Bryan Perry
By Bryan Perry -- As Washington battles over Obamacare and the Congressional budget, the fate of the healthcare sector hangs in the balance.

2 Ways Obamacare Could Mean Big Changes in Investor Behavior

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen -- When Obamacare goes into effect, there will be opportunities for both bearish and bullish investors, plus a shift in investor behavior due to tax changes.

Gold & Silver’s Weak Q3 Should Improve in Q4

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
What will happen to gold and silver in the fourth quarter of 2013? The way things took shape in the third quarter has a lot to do with it.

Consumer Staples: Is More Pain on the Way?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumer staples stocks have lagged the broader market since the beginning of May. What will it take to get the staples sector moving higher again?

Near-Term Trend Is Down — Buy or Sell?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should play the short side of the market, but investors should prepare to buy stocks at bargain prices.

Watch for a Market Swoon in Late October

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't be freaked out by any October weakness in the broader markets -- it might just be a great buying opportunity.

5 Down Days — Who Cares?

By Dan Wiener
Ignore the panicked pundits. Most of the declines we've seen this year are essentially the markets backing-and-filling.

Buy Into Weakness Caused by the Budget Crisis

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bulls' power is not likely to be halted by the current political climate.

Believe It or Not, the Bulls Still Have Plenty of Muscle

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the broader indices took another slight dip Wednesday, the markets are still showing a surprising amount of resilience.

Holiday Retail Sales: A Mixed Forecast

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Forecasts for holiday retail sales have been all over the place -- and the implications are huge for companies from Walmart to Lululemon to Best Buy.

Yes, You Can Still Make Money in Bonds

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The third-quarter outperformance of high-yield bonds and other credit-sensitive bond market segments might hold a clue about what's to come.

If You Have a Burning Desire to Buy, Here’s Where to Look

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Momentum is strongest in small-cap and mid-cap tech stocks, while some blue chips offer bargains.

China Opening Its Telecom Market: Who Benefits?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
China might be in the early stages of opening its telecom markets. Which Western firms are best positioned to profit?

September Says It All: Boom Times for the Rest of 2013

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Since 1980, a positive September has raised the odds of a strong showing for the stocks in the fourth quarter. Will this pattern hold in 2013?

Only Part of This Market Appears to Be Out of Gas

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Small-cap and mid-cap stocks are leading the market, while the large-cap indices sag.

Expect a Pullback Before Any New Highs Are Made

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It seems unlikely that the market can sustain a run to another new high before testing support.

How to Make Money in Stocks – 5 Investment Tips

By Jeff Reeves
How to make money in stocks involves what NOT to do as well as what you SHOULD do. Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid.

A Test of Strength — The ABCs of F-Scores

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Piotroski's favorite tool helps us identify healthy stocks -- let's look at the broad universe of equities and take the temperature of the broad economy.
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