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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A Look at Canada’s Banks Heading Into 2013

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Canada's banks performed well in the fourth quarter, but the question remains whether they'll stay strong in 2013. Let's take a look at how six stack up.

The Death Cross No One Seems to be Paying Attention To

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
There has been much discussion about the bearish pattern on Apple's chart, but hardly any mention of the same pattern developing on the Nasdaq.

An East Coast Port Strike Could Have Devastating Impact

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
With the contract between longshoremen and East Coast port operators about to expire, retailers are worried about a potentially crippling strike at U.S. ports.

Bottom-Fishers, Beware the Window Dressing

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The year-end window-dressing effect could weigh on the worst performers as 2012 fades away. Here are eight stocks that are most vulnerable.

Market Winds Tighter Every Day Washington Delays

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Don't mistake the sideways movement for apathy; a huge move is coming.

Blue Chips Slow on European Woes

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
With the ECB now projecting a decline in the eurozone's 2013 GDP, investors might be better off targeting U.S. blue chips with more domestic revenue streams.

The Bad News About the Market’s Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Wednesday's 83-point move up failed to change the technical picture.

Japan Is a Dead Man Walking

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Take a second look: The country has nowhere to go but down. And while shorting Japanese bonds and the yen hasn't panned out yet, it will -- just be patient.

Market’s Small Loss May Have Much Bigger Implications

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Tuesday's seemingly minor decline confirms the validity of the key reversal day. Here's what you can expect stocks to do next.

Housing Recovery? Take Another Look

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Speculators are buying and flipping -- the same thing that caused the housing crisis to begin with. Here's why this looks like another mini-bubble.

Market Executes Key Reversal Day, What’s Next?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A failure to hold important support lines could lead to a test of the June lows.

This Technical Feature Could Determine the Market’s Next Move

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The indices are overbought and could correct down, but there's a more important factor to watch.

Don’t Fall for the Fiscal Cliff Hype

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Markets are not really reacting to the gloom and doom of the fiscal cliff discussions, and I believe the situation will be resolved allowing markets to move up

Could the Port Strike Kill a Santa Claus Rally?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A walkout by workers at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles could cause headaches for transporters and disrupt the nation's supply chain.

Killing the Mortgage Deduction Won’t Harm Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Scary as it sounds, the real impact would be minimal. Even if every penny involved were pulled out equities, it doesn't add up to anything meaningful.

Could the Transports Usher in a Santa Rally?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If the laggard index can pop through its intermediate trendline, it has a chance at changing the trend.

Forget GDP: 5 Key Reports You Should Be Watching

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
GDP is too backward looking. Investors need much timelier info, so these economic reports are far more relevant for decisions about where to put your money.

Market Stages a Dramatic Reversal, but Don’t Get Too Comfortable

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The current market is more influenced by political factors than technical ones, so expect the unexpected.

Lower Gas Prices Are No Christmas Miracle

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Recently fallen gas prices might make us all feel warm and fuzzy, but it has next to no material effect on the holiday shopping season.
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