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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Rare Bullish Indicator Should Give Investors Confidence

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A powerful bullish indicator that occurred for the first time this year has been followed by new buy signals.

Spanish Stocks: Your Cheapest Source of Safety Right Now

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The case for Spanish stocks is the value one -- shares in the crisis-wracked country are actually less risky than U.S. stocks at current prices.

Investors Should Stay the Course This Week

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Continue to buy only when oversold conditions exist and accumulate cash for future bargain hunting.

Headline Chasers Likely to Suffer Losses

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The rally stalled the downward momentum, but the market is in politicians' hands.

5 Hottest Christmas Toys for 2013

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
From dolls to video games, these toys are expected to top Christmas lists in 2013, which should boost a few stocks in Q4.

Market Violates Major Support – Should Traders Be Worried?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Normally a breakdown of the major indices' intermediate trends would be enough to send us heading for the hills.

S&P 500’s Dreaded Breakdown Finally Occurs

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The index closed below the tenacious support line at 1,676, and traders should expect a full correction.

Unusual Market Conditions Present a Buying Opportunity

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buyers on the prowl for investment-grade stocks might be rewarded for their patience.

Market Holding Support Despite Shutdown Stalemate

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The stock market is in the hands of the politicians, but the major indices' charts show various levels of support.

Q3 Earnings Season: It’ll Be Crappy, and Wall Street Won’t Care

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A record number of Q3 profit warnings means we'll get lots of positive surprises this earnings season. Too bad 'better-than-expected' isn't the same thing as 'good.'

Does the Dow Jones’ Dip Below 15,000 Matter?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
When the Dow Jones Industrial Average breaks a major round number, it gets attention -- but technically speaking, it carries little significance.

Dow Could Fall to 14,000 if This Happens

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The index's 200-day moving average is under attack.

Chances of a Major Breakdown Increase Every Day Politicians Stall

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The longer non-negotiations continue, the more likely the market is to break through crucial support lines.

Market Vulnerable to a Sharp Reversal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It is time to book profits and exercise patience until Washington reaches an agreement.

Market Now Clearly on the Defensive

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The technical picture could change rapidly and violently, so it's best to stand aside for now.

Budget Battle Looming Over Healthcare Sector

By Bryan Perry
By Bryan Perry -- As Washington battles over Obamacare and the Congressional budget, the fate of the healthcare sector hangs in the balance.

2 Ways Obamacare Could Mean Big Changes in Investor Behavior

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen -- When Obamacare goes into effect, there will be opportunities for both bearish and bullish investors, plus a shift in investor behavior due to tax changes.

Gold & Silver’s Weak Q3 Should Improve in Q4

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
What will happen to gold and silver in the fourth quarter of 2013? The way things took shape in the third quarter has a lot to do with it.

Consumer Staples: Is More Pain on the Way?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumer staples stocks have lagged the broader market since the beginning of May. What will it take to get the staples sector moving higher again?
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