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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The ‘Smart Money’ Is Headed for the Hills

Uncertainty is the killer of rallies, and the markets are nervous.

Don’t Expect a Quick Fix for Dreamliner

Beset by battery failures and the vagaries of politics, Boeing’s troubled 787 Dreamliner faces powerful near-term headwinds -- despite a fix the manufacturer submitted to the FAA last week.

Expect 5%-8% Pullback Before This Decline Is Over

Wise investors will wait to buy their favorite growth stocks at bargain-basement prices.

Is the ‘Macro Trade’ Over?

For the first time in a long time, investors are seeing a benefit from portfolio diversification. Is this the beginning of a new trend, or just a brief interruption?

Berlusconi’s Pressure Cooker Effect

If Berlusconi wins in Italy, I suspect the stabilization in eurozone sovereign debt markets helped by the ECB will come to an end.

Market’s Rally Fails to Reverse Near-term Downtrend

Traders should sell into rallies while investors wait patiently for a more meaningful correction.

Market’s Intermediate-Term Trend Now in Doubt

The downturn has been accompanied by gaps down, increased volume, bearish breadth and a big jump in volatility.

Don’t Overreact to Yesterday’s Big VIX Move

The VIX index is making news for its big jump on Wednesday, but big, single-day VIX moves haven't been a reliable indicator of market direction.

What Does the Dow’s Bearish Key Reversal Day Mean for You?

Long-term investors should be bargain hunting while traders should execute bearish strategies.

Look for the Breakdown in Gold to Continue

It appears buyers are in search of cheaper assets.

How to Hedge This Crowded Market

Euphoric investors, low VIX readings might be signaling a crowded market. Use one or both of these ETFs to hedge against a pending correction.

The Major Support Lines Every Trader Should Be Watching

Traders should use them as guides, while long-term investors should only buy at them.

5 State of the Union Bullet Points You Need to Know

President Obama laid out his agenda in the State of the Union speech, and here's a rough idea of what to look for and how to play the upcoming market

High-Yield Bonds: Safer Than Stocks Right Now, but Not Better

High-yield bonds might have less risk than stocks, but their upside potential is much lower. Which asset class is the better option for your next investment dollar?

Beer’s Biggest Battlegrounds Are Overseas

Gaining Corona and other beers is a big deal for Constellation Brands, but the U.S. beer market is flatter than a week-old keg of Budweiser.

Nail Down Profits and Tighten Stop-Losses

Speculators and traders should protect their hard-earned gains since nothing goes up forever.

Market’s Snail-Paced Advance Should Continue

Despite the pattern of new highs in the S&P 500, relative strength is only slightly overbought.

Should Traders be Concerned About the Nasdaq’s Bearish Key Reversal?

While the Dow smashed to new highs, the junior index fell.

From Colgate to P&G, Venezuela Devaluation Hurts Profits

Although analysts, economists and multinationals knew a cut was coming, the bolivar's 32% drop against the dollar will cause widespread pain.