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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4 Big-Name Stocks Restore a Bullish Tone

By Bryan Perry
Markets were looking for bullish signs ahead of the Fed meetings, and they got them with dividend hikes and forward guidance from 4 blue-chip giants.

Investors Moving to the Sidelines at Exactly the Wrong Time

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Fear is causing people to pull out just as the market is gaining better technical footing.

CSCO – Cisco Stock Sucks, But It’s Not a Canary in the Coalmine

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bad news? Cisco stock still look weak. The good news? CSCO may not be a leading indicator for other tech stocks this time around.

The Taper Is Coming: Top 3 Ways to Play Fed Tapering

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Wall Street analysts are expecting the Fed to begin tapering its monthly bond-buying program. Here are 3 ways to play the market during tapering.

For American Retailers, China Isn’t “Business as Usual”

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
American retailers with stores in China can must recognize these three aspects of China's consumer market if they want to survive.

If 1,775 Support Fails, Watch This Zone

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The S&P 500 closed on this important support line twice, but 1,729-1,762 support should halt the bears.

A Return to Fed Watching for Signs of ‘Tapering’

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
All eyes are on the Fed, and that won't change heading into the New Year, as investors wait to see how the Fed's "taper" will effect the markets.

Silver Outlook 2014 – Expect More Tarnish

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Despite solid real demand for silver in 2013, prices still tanked. So why would silver investors expect 2014's prices to be any stronger?

If You Want to Make Money, Keep Fear in Check

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We are in a window of opportunity in a corrective phase of a powerful bull market.

Gold Outlook 2014: Look Out Below!

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold demand has been waning this year, as has the price of gold. Well, neither of those trends appear to be going anywhere in 2014.

S&P Reversal in the Cards, but Which Way Will It Go?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A close below 1,775 may spell trouble, while a reversal from the lower Bollinger Band would be a positive.

Does “What Goes Up…” Really Need to Come Back Down?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Small cap stocks are a bit frothy thanks to ETFs, but if you stick with solid individual stocks in your portfolio, the market future looks bright

Good News Spooks Wall Street

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
A combination of a bipartisan budget deal and stronger job gains isn't having a positive effect on the markets -- instead, it has taper fears on the rise.

Volcker Rule – Banks’ Days of Crazy Profit Growth Are OVER

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The Volcker Rule prohibits proprietary trading, and that could cost the eight biggest bank stocks anywhere from $8 billion to $10 billion in yearly pretax profits.

Preferred Stocks Stand Out as the Taper Tiger is Tamed

By Richard Band
The short end of the yield curve is now set at a near-zero level, so now is the time to take longer term bets. I still like preferred stock plays...

Politicians’ ‘Gift’ May Usher in Santa Claus Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A move to avoid a government shutdown in 2014 may be enough to snap the market from its pre-holiday lethargy.

How Obamacare Could Kill the Housing Market in 2014

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
From job cutbacks to increased health costs, Obamacare casts an ominous shadow over the real estate market for next year and possibly beyond.

Complacency in the Face of Uncertainty Is Bullish

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The current low VIX numbers are a positive sign indicating that there is no rush to sell.

Investors Better Not Cry, They Better Not Pout…

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I anticipate Santa is coming to Wall Street with a gift of a 1%-2% rally before 2014.
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