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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‘Super Bull’ Is Back, Ready to Leap Tall Fences

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Tuesday's powerful response to Russia's pullback puts us firmly on the bullish side again.

Minimum Wage War: Is a Pay Hike Good for the U.S.?

By Jeff Reeves
The minimum wage (and whether we should raise it) is a divisive and complicated issue. The latest salvo is a Congressional Budget Office forecast that shows a minimum wage increase to $10.10 per hour would cost half a million jobs … but it also would lift 900,000 Americans above the poverty line and put them on more secure financial footing. Likewise, there are two sides of the coin across many aspects of the minimum wage ... so if you choose to enter the fray, go in knowing the most important points on both sides.

Why Obamacare Is a Godsend to Older Workers

By Jeff Reeves
Americans typically can tap their retirement funds without penalty at age 59½ … but Medicare doesn’t kick in until age 65. So for 5½ years, prospective retirees are stuck in limbo where they might want to retire, but can't because they still need health insurance coverage. Obamacare fixes that, and that's a boon to workers -- both young and old.

Wait for the Next Panic Sell-off Buying Opportunity

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Crimean conflict could result in a penetration deep into the S&P 500's support band at 1,813 to 1,850.

Trading the Crimea Crisis: Don’t Bother

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
With the crisis in Crimea roiling world markets, the impulse to sell is strong, but selling when stocks are falling is only a good way to lock in losses.

We Finally Got Our Breakout, But…

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While we finally got a true breakout from the S&P 500, weak showings by other indices and Russia's military actions are providing reasons for pause.

Where’s Wall Street’s Cash Going? Not to You.

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
American corporations continue to shed jobs to meeting ever-growing expectations for earnings. So, where is all that saved cash going?

The Millennial Generation Will Be Just Fine

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stop the alarm-ringing about supposedly awful, screwed, suffering up-and-coming millennials. The millennial generation has its issues, but it's not doomed.

New FDA Label Rules: Fear Not, Junk-Food Makers!

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The recently proposed changes to FDA label rules for food and drink producers seems troubling for these food stocks, but...

Market Makes New Highs, but I Still Say Wait

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Until the broad market clears the cluster of resistance by at least 1%, a sudden negative event could turn it south.

The S&P 500 Topped 1850! So, Now What?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The Federal Reserve put its nose in the news and helped drive the S&P 500 to a new record close. But it's not all sunshine and lollipops.

When This Happens, Buy, Buy, Buy!

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Here is what I want to see to confirm a breakout safely through tough resistance.

2 Factors that Argue for a March-April Rally

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Strong historical stock market returns in March-April, together with a sub-14 VIX, argue for continued stock market gains in the next two months.

Is This Bull Market Finally Nearing its End?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The five-year anniversary of the start of the current bull market is coming up, and the signs still point towards higher prices. Find out why.

Stocks Set Records, But Warning Signs Flash

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
While the bulls seem to have the apparent upper hand, technical indicators as well as weakness in emerging markets are screaming for caution.

Could the Comcast-Time Warner Cable Pact Lead to a la Carte TV?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The big Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger that many expect will hamper consumers might end up giving us what we've wanted all along.

I’m Bullish, but Not Ready to Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bulls are making headway against a barrage of bad news but facing very tenacious resistance.

Guess Who Is Leading the Market Again?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Although the S&P 500 set a new high, the yeoman's work is being done at the small- and mid-cap level.

The 4 Stages of Learning Just About Anything

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
My short, sweet foray into the world of finance taught me a lot of things ... and not all of them were about stocks and bonds.
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