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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Europe’s Baby Bust Drying Up Demand

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Yes, low fertility rates will hurt Europe's work force and tax bases ... but what's often forgotten in the demographics conversation is the consumer base.

Forget the Broader Market, Check Out These Stocks

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monday's action was lackluster, but these three popular names have intriguing charts

Merger Monday: Another Win for Healthcare Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Omnicom and Saks made M&A ripples, but Elan's $6.7B sale to Perrigo fortifies the case for more deals in the healthcare sector.

Gold Miners: The Men Are Being Separated From the Boys

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
With gold trading above $1,300, miners have the chance to be profitable again ... but only if they excel at cost containment.

Only a Break of This Level Would Favor the Bears

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traders should stay the trend until a clearly visible bearish reversal appears.

Market’s Summer Romance May Come to a Swift End

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's hard to say when and where it will come from, but risk happens fast.

How High Will AAPL Go From Here?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple led the technology sector, gapping up through an important confluence zone.

The S&P 500 Implodes, Right on Cue

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
1700 served as both a market pundit target for the S&P 500, as well as a big psychological mark, so it's no surprise the index tripped up just shy. It's also no reason to panic.

FDA Move Won’t Kill Tobacco Stocks, but…

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Menthol cigarettes are in the cross-hairs, and tobacco stocks are down in response. Let's look at the landscape.

Coal Stocks Are Back

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Things were looking grim for coal stocks until natural gas prices picked up. Now, after BTU's surprise earnings beat, coal stocks could get hot again.

Consider Closing Long Positions if This Happens

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While not all-out bearish yet, I will likely exit my longs when volatility picks up.

Offshore Field of Dreams: Israel’s ‘Gassy’ Opportunity

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors usually associate Israel with its technology, but recent developments in offshore drilling could make energy a big part of the country's future.

Beware of a Plunging VIX in the Summer

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Historically, a low VIX in the summer has been a sign of trouble ahead for the stock market. Don't go after VIX-leveraging ETFs ... just get conservative.

How Deep Will the Market’s Pullback Go?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The unsustainable steepness of the slope in U.S. equities should lead to a mean-reversion move.

Is the ‘Abe Trade’ Still in Play?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Japan's parliamentary elections further solidified Shinzo Abe's power and should keep the 'Abe Trade' alive for a while longer. But cover your behind.

7 Reasons Gold Will Keep Falling

By Jeff Reeves
Gold experienced a meteoric rise from 2002 to 2011. But the precious metal is on the way down, and these 7 reasons show why that isn't likely to change soon.

Stocks Climbing Into Thin Air

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
As the market's ascent steepens, traders should exercise caution.

Welcome Back, West Texas Intermediate!

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Formerly the world's major crude oil benchmark, West Texas Intermediate looks ready to reclaim the throne as it closes the gap with Brent prices.

Gold Miners: Enjoy the Dead-Cat Bounce

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold miners are stunningly dependent on gold prices, so if you get a bead on gold, then you’ll have your bead on the miners. Right now, that's bad news for miners.
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