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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Positive Trends Shed Positive Light on 2012

2011 was as volatile a year as any. Fortunately, important market indicators such as new recent home sales and increased spending gives 2012 promise.

What We Can Learn From 2011’s Reversal of Market Fortune

A look back at the missteps of 2011, what they mean and what we can do to learn from them. Among good plays for 2012? This medical device maker.

Stocks Likely to Start New Year on Positive Note

A number of indicators are on the brink of turning bullish.

New Year’s Prediction #1: Corporate America Borrows Smart

Louis Navellier's first prediction for 2012 is that the trend of companies issuing debt to implement corporate stock buybacks will continue. See what stocks this will push higher.

New Years Prediction #2: Unemployment Falls to 8%, GDP Grows

We'll cross a major job-creation threshold that will be a boon for the recovery as GDP continues to grow.

New Year’s Prediction #3: Finance, the Worst Sector of 2012

While homes are still getting foreclosed at alarming rates, banks like Citigroup and other mortgage lenders will suffer with the rest of the sector.

New Year’s Prediction #4: Retail, the Hottest Sector of 2012

When Wall Street "experts" warned about the troubled retail sector, I ignored them and made huge profits. I expect more of the same from retail in 2012.

New Year’s Prediction #5: S&P Will Close at Over 1,420

By the end of 2012 the broad market should be up 20%. A bold statement indeed, but today looks similar to 1980, and history could repeat itself.

The ONLY Thing That Will Save the Economy in 2012

There's one thing both the economy -- and you and I -- need to plow ahead in uncertain times like these. See what it is -- and why without it, we're sunk.

7 Best InvestorPlace Columns of 2011

Take a look back at some of our best work from the past 52 weeks.

Year-End Zigzag Reflects Confused Sentiment

Even in the last days of 2011, the market doesn't know what to make of the daily whiplash between good and bad news.

Gold Records 11th Consecutive Annual Gain, Ends 2011 Up 11%

Gold's rise this year was in stark contrast to losses in silver, base metals and the world's stock markets.

The Best and Worst Dow Jones CEOs of 2011

Companies don't always live and die by their CEOs, but they sure make a difference. These winning and losing stocks are good reflections of who was behind the wheel in 2011.

What the Market Faces as it Heads Into the New Year

Despite a higher close yesterday, there is no change to the technical position of the key indices. In order to move forward, here is what must happen.

The High-Probability Outlook for 2012

After 12 troublesome months, the major U.S. indices seem primed to end 2011 on a high note. Is this another mini-bull, or will 2012 be met with harsh reality?

Gold Hits 6-Month Low, Breaches Lehman 2008 Support Level

The euro zone debt crisis keeps downward pressure on gold. In London trading, the price fell below the trendline off the October 2008 low.

Hold Off on New Positions Until the New Year

With most charts at the apex of ascending triangles, the market should reveal its next move soon.

The January Effect: Fact or Fiction?

Before you decide to play the momentum wave known as the "January Effect," you should look at whether the theory holds water.

3 Things Helping to Revive Investor Sentiment

A combination of a hint of lower interest rates in the U.S. along with boosted euro zone confidence has lifted the stock market back to positive territory.