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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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Gold Miners Are in Deep Schist

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold mining stocks are caught between two very ugly trends -- gold prices are falling while mining costs are escalating. If gold falls through its next support, watch out.

Q1 Earnings: They’ll Suck. Sound Familiar?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
S&P 500 firms are expected to post another YOY drop in profits. Hopefully, Wall Street looks at the prettier picture ahead.

Trouble Brewing in the Markets

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bearish price action is confirming the weak market internals, but the S&P 500 would need to fall through this level to really get me worried.

Don’t Bet Against the Bank of Japan

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Japan clearly wants to devalue the yen, and it's probably going to be successful in doing so. While you could try to game the situation via currency or equities, the safest bet lies in bonds.

South Korea: Look North … and West

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Korea is a reunification story still waiting to be told -- and it's one with substantial, but nebulous, long-term potential.

‘Smart Money’ Still Chasing Blue Chips, but Should You?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors should stay on the sidelines, preserving their buying power until after the current indecision runs its course.

3 Reasons the ‘Amazon Tax’ Won’t Kill Online Retailers

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
While the New York Supreme Court's ruling on online taxation is a setback for e-tailers, they have a number of other advantages over brick-and-mortar stores.

Attention Traders: Time to Get Defensive

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The near-term market outlook has suddenly taken an ominous turn.

Stumbling Small Caps Suggest Market Weakness Ahead

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Investors appear to be jumping from riskier small caps to more defensive stocks -- a good sign that the market's risk appetite is waning.

Sell in April and Go Away?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With sell signals flashing on the midcap and small-cap indices, this may be the right course of action for lower-quality stocks.

India Drops Patent Bomb on Novartis

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
India's ruling on a Novartis patent draws a clear line of favor between generic drug companies and Big Pharma.

What Traders Should Do After the Most Powerful 3-Month Advance in Years

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It may be wise to pocket profits from any big winners and await the signal that the major advance is again under way.

Student Debt Goes Against the Grain in Q1

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
For all the recent headlines trumpeting a resurgent U.S. economy, one aspect of American finances -- student debt -- can't shake the dark clouds.

Q1’s Best and Worst Emerging Markets

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The first quarter of 2013 was the poorest in years for emerging markets, though it wasn't without a few notable performers. Here's a look at which countries stood out.

Gold: The Bigger Picture Doesn’t Look Good

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Once you've weighed the bullish and bearish pressures on gold, it's pretty clear that the metal is due for more long-term downside.

The First Sign of Trouble in Paradise for Stocks?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the market made new highs, some technicians are worried about a Dow Theory non-confirmation.

Financial Stocks Will Start Q2 From a Happy Middle Ground

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Financials weren't the hottest part of the market in Q1, but that could be good for the sector if the market goes into a second-quarter correction.

Q2 Outlook: Get Ready for the Spring Selloff

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The U.S. economy might look to be in pretty good shape, but since 2010, it's been best to get out of the stock market at the beginning of the second quarter.

3 Stock-Picking Lessons From March Madness

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Seedings, small schools, bracketology -- they're all parts of the NCAA tournament, and they can all teach us a little something about picking stocks.
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