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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Data Is Feeding the Bull … But Not Stuffing It

By Bryan Perry
The bulls are charging, but macro data has been mildly positive, suggesting that we could see the mad rush slow or even correct.

The Bears’ First Victory of 2013

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Transports, small-caps and junk bonds all stumbled Wednesday -- a signal that caution might be warranted in the short-term.

Let This Overheated Market Come to You

By Richard Band
Virtually all of the market indicators I track are suggesting that stock prices, both here and abroad, are bumping up against a temporary ceiling.

The Market’s Cracks Are Starting to Show

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The steep angle of the advance appears to be breaking, and MACD is hinting at a loss of momentum.

Don’t Get Too Giddy Over Home Prices

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite the optimism sparked by the recent S&P/Case-Shiller home price data, a number of factors could derail the real estate train in 2013.

4 Things About This Rally That Terrify Me

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
When things look too good to be true, odds are the rug is about to get pulled out from underneath us -- if only a little bit.

Investors Should Welcome a Correction

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
All of the major indices are now overbought on a near-term basis.

Keryx: An Important Biotech Reality Check in 5, 4, 3 …

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
This stock's tripling in the past month is your prototypical biotech "win." But if you don't lock in your gains now, you don't understand the game.

Believe It or Not, Stocks Are the ‘Cheap’ Asset

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We are seeing a liquidation of bonds in favor of stocks.

The Great Rotation from Bonds to Stocks

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
The tide is finally turning back to stocks for investors seeking yield. Here are some attractive names to consider that also offer appealing dividends.

Should Investors Even Pay Attention to Auto Shows?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
It's easy to get lured in by the hot new models and concept cars, but the cars that usually push automakers' stocks are the most pedestrian.

Take Profits in This Group Before it Sells Off

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The chart of the Russell 2000 is warning that a small-cap correction within the next two weeks is very likely.

Don’t Assume One Bellwether Stock Is as Good as Another

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Is it possible that even a very basic assumption -- the link between major cyclical companies and the overall market -- doesn’t actually hold water?

Understanding QE and What It Means for Your Portfolio

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Fed's easy money policy is about the biggest thing around these days for influencing investments. But politics isn't too far behind.

Should Traders Hold Back or Buy?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Recent gains may consolidate for several days before stocks add a new leg up.

Winners and Losers in Obama’s Second Term

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Some companies are thrilled to see Obama return, others not so much. Here are the healthcare, finance, defense and gun stocks that will react and why.

The Implications of the VIX Swan Dive

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
While fearmongers are wailing and gnashing their teeth over a super-low VIX, history would tell us there's no reason to sound the alarm.

Confirmed Buy Signal Yields New Upside Target for the Dow

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The industrials have broken to new highs after lagging the transports for more than a month.

Europe’s Newest Problem: Getting Old

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A look across the pond shows a declining working-age population in many of Europe's most important nations -- more bad news for companies who rely on the region.
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