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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Stock Buybacks: Far From a Universal Good

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
You can't blame companies for going to the old share buyback well every now and then to boost results, but it only works sometimes, and only for so long.

Is the S&P 500 Forming a Dreaded Triple-Top?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The index is approaching record highs, with the two prior highs being the tops in 2000 and 2007.

Stocks Will Hit Record High Before Gold Does

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
India's tax hikes on gold imports could trim physical gold demand and, therefore, counteract Japan's latest monetary easing and raised inflation target.

Is Trouble Brewing for the Refiners?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A global refinery-building binge in key emerging markets could undermine some of the recent bullishness in U.S. refiners.

Stocks May Pull Back This Week; If So, Buy!

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Any weakness should be used as a buying opportunity.

My New 2013 Target for the S&P 500

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After breaking a five-month reverse head-and-shoulders pattern, a new high for the trend has been established.

Until the S&P 500 Breaks This Level, Don’t Expect Much

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Stocks will most likely trade sideways until the September high at 1,474.5 is exceeded.

No Recession Here! Manufacturing Signals Growth Ahead

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The most recent reading of manufacturing production wasn't a screaming, blow-out number -- but it does help quell fears about a slip toward recession.

Will Apple’s Weakness Hobble the Bull?

By Richard Band
So far it hasn't. But if another big name -- such as Amazon -- breaks down, watch out because investors could quickly turn defensive.

China’s Clean Air Push Should Boost Detroit

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Short-term sales may suffer, but ultimately the cleaner cars from American automakers answer a pressing long-term need.

Will the Payroll Tax Hike Hurt Growth?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The macro effect of lower take-home pay for millions of Americans isn't as clear as you may think. But the impact on specific stocks should be no mystery.

What Happens If Hugo Chavez Croaks?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Should the Venezuelan president's health take a fatal turn for the worse, you should keep one eye on Cuba and global oil prices ... but you probably don't need two.

Market Forging Higher, Not Yet Warning of a Top

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Any pullback should be viewed as a buying opportunity.

Small Caps Look Like Traders’ Strongest Bet

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Russell 2000 broke to new highs and, therefore, has no resistance standing in its way.

The Market Couldn’t Look Better … Which Can Mean Only One Thing

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investor sentiment has turned extremely bullish. With the stock market nearing at a five-year high, prudent investors will start exercising caution.

Is Luxury a Liability in 2013?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Coach and Tiffany & Co. are guilty of spooking investors in luxury stocks. But the sector's woes aren't as bad -- or uniform -- as the headlines indicate.

The Bull Has 3 Days to Prove Itself

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Most technicians look for a strong positive follow-through within five-10 days of a big pop, and Friday was the seventh day.

A Good Value Is Getting Hard to Find

By Richard Band
Don't get suckered into buying expensive stocks just because everyone else is. You can find some good stocks, but be very careful in this frothy market.

2 Sectors the Charts Say Will Be Top Performers in 2013

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The technicals point to financials and builders as being big winners this year.
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