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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Will Retail Stocks Keep Outperforming?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Surging consumer confidence has spelled outsized returns so far in 2013 -- let's take a look and see whether the run is done.

Real Estate Won’t Rule 2013’s Second Half

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
We've been enjoying one of the strongest real estate markets in years, but things will cool off in the final half of the year. Here's how to play that reality.

7 Reasons Bank Stocks are a Buy

By Jeff Reeves
Bank stocks have enjoyed a good run for the past year, and it's not over yet. Here are 7 reasons that the second half of 2013 will be great for banks.

Has the S&P 500 Seen Its High for the Year?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
It would take one heckuva recovery rally for the weekly chart to repair itself.

Bank Stocks Are a ‘Buy’ in the Second Half

By Jeff Reeves
2013's financial-sector landscape sure isn't the same as it was two or three years ago. Stronger earnings and the potential for dividend increases are among several reasons to buy into banks now.

Expect Any Bounce to Be of the Dead Cat Variety

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A move above 1,600 is likely before the market heads back down to better support.

Airbus Edges Boeing in Paris Air Show Orders

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The battle for supremacy in the global commercial aircraft market is heating up, and Airbus' A350 orders dramatically raise the stakes for both manufacturers.

Gold’s Collapse Is Not Done

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The yellow metal's been eviscerated lately, but the charts suggest the pain isn't over for gold fans. Look for a continued plunge toward $1,200.

Don’t Ignore This Bull Market’s Warning

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should raise and hold cash until the next buying opportunity surfaces.

Beware Currency Risk … But Don’t Be Frightened Off By It

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Somehow, many people assumed that quantitative easing in the U.S. would mean a one-way street lower for the greenback.

Utilities’ Sell-off Makes Them an Excellent Value

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
They took a beating but managed to close above the intermediate bullish trendline.

Don’t Fear a QE Tapering … Whenever It Finally Comes

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street breathed a sigh of relief when the Fed announced that it wouldn't yet taper its quantitative easing policy. But should it fear tapering in the first place?

The Bull Is on the Move, Especially in Small Caps

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Russell 2000 broke from a two-month consolidation and ran to a new high.

Why You Shouldn’t Heed Calls of a Market Top

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Some well-respected technicians are calling for a breakdown, but I see the market building a bullish base.

Short-Term Bearish Resistance Troubling the Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should remain cautiously bullish until the market tells us of its next direction.

How Long Will QE Keep the Market Buoyed?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ben Bernanke won't change a thing for some time. That means the market has a floor, so investors should stay invested.

Why Higher Rates Ain’t Here to Stay

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Rates are rising on market fears that the Fed will reduce its stimulus program, but tightening will only happen when the economy is ready. Spoiler: It's not.

Rally Reverses Short-Term Downtrend

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
However, bearish resistance that began forming with the May 22 highs is troublesome.

Too Late to Trade the Russell 2000 Rebalance

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Don't try to front-run the Russell 2000 rebalancing. The house is against you ... and besides, the book was closed on this bet a month ago.
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