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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Traders Opting for Safe Havens and Cheap Insurance

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A better safe than sorry attitude has resulted in a flight to bonds and defensive sectors, as well as higher option premiums.

Markets Fell Hard…But Look at the Bright Side

By Richard Band
The markets took a beating on Thursday, and are mixed early Friday. All is not lost, and here are some bright spots for investors to focus in on

Gold Stocks Are Up 35%. Now What?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold stocks have surged from their December low, benefitting ETFs such as GDX. With strong gains already in the books, can the rally in miners continue?

Bull May be Long in the Tooth, but It’s Still Kicking

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The cyclical bull market is five years old, but doesn't seem quite ready to roll over yet.

Homebuilders Get Demolished – Time to Buy?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Homebuilders have been hit hard in the past few weeks, as investor fears continue to punish the sector. But is the pullback actually a buying opportunity?

Don’t Get Married to Gold Prices Here (But Flings are OK)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold prices have been on fire lately, and may rally a bit longer. But sooner than later, the lack of bullish underpinnings are going to catch up with gold.

Investors, Enter Your GTC Orders Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Be prepared to buy on a minor pullback that should be quickly reversed.

Warning Signs Flash Even as Mr. Bull Celebrates a Birthday

By Richard Band
The market celebrated a 5-year anniversary rally earlier this week, however I see some signs that the rally may not last to the next birthday. Here's why..

VIX Points to a Pause, Not a Correction

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The docile volatility indicator could be telling us that a minor pullback is likely.

Don’t Let the Worrywarts Keep You From Big Gains

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the continuous rehashing of doom and gloom, the trend is up.

A Secular Bull Market Arises From the 2009 Shadows

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The 2009 market lows are five years old, and both the charts and investor psychology point to those lows as having created a new secular bull market.

California Droughts Pose Major Threat to OXY Stock

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
For Occidental Petroleum and its planned spinoff, the recent California drought could throw some cold water on OXY stock.

Don’t Chase Stocks in This Five-Year-Old Bull

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Everything points to higher prices, but chasing stocks that are making new highs is a high-risk proposition.

3 Lessons for the Next Bear Market … Or ANY Market

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
This is what the so-called "smart money" keeps in mind whenever we're in the throes of a bear market.

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Worry About a Market Crash

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
We're going to get a market crash again -- that's inevitable. But don't take the bears' recent warnings to heart.

Is It Too Late to Buy the Rally in Small Caps?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Small cap stocks have delivered stellar returns in 2014, but the rally may be getting overextended. Is there any opportunity left for small caps?

The Best Sectors to Buy Right Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Jump aboard previously lagging groups and those that succumbed to profit-taking.

How to Profit From Insider Buying

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stocks with insider buying outperform the broader market over time, but how can investors put this information to work in their own portfolios?

Bull Looks Aggressive With This Sector Breaking Out

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Sector rotation is a hallmark of a healthy bull market, and the financials are making up for lost time.
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