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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The Pop in Bond Prices Is Meaningless

Investors who own bonds and their equivalents will have a tough time making money in the foreseeable future.

Summer of Small Caps: What Needs to Happen for the Rally to Continue

Small-cap stocks have logged gains this summer even as the rest of the market has weakened, but two trends need to hold for small caps' streak to continue.

3 Winners of the Online Video Revolution

Online video is poised for huge growth, especially as smartphones find their way into more consumers' hands. These three companies are on top of the trend.

The Bear Market Isn’t Here Yet, But…

Resistance will prove tough to overcome and risk is incredibly high.

Now Might Not Be the Time to Buy the Dip

A continued pullback seems likely in the next few weeks, so if you do plan on buying the current dip, make sure you do so with that risk in the back of your head.

5 Reasons to Give Bonds Another Chance

The bond market has taken it on the chin this summer, but at this stage, bonds might offer a compelling buy for investors and traders alike.

Who Wins in the ‘Golden Era’ of Car Ownership?

A new study shows why now is the best time to own a car. Here are a few stocks that could benefit from this golden age of car ownership.

Don’t Get Too Excited About the Market’s Gains

Lower quality stocks led the advance, and the near-term trend remains down.

Will Rising Bond Yields Derail the Rally in Gold?

Gold has weathered the spike in bond yields very well so far in August, but how long can it buck the headwind of rising real interest rates?

Here Comes Dow 20,000!

Even middling conditions could push the Dow Jones Industrial Average to that lofty level in just five years, say researchers at AllianceBernstein.

The Massive Repercussions of Rising Treasury Yields

The sharp rise in Treasury yields has led to massive disruptions in the stock market, blurring the lines between rate sensitivity and more sustainable, fundamental trends.

Death Blow Dealt to the Bulls?

Monday's price action was the coup de grace for those who expected the market to break to new highs again this summer.

Market Bottom May Not Come Until October

Although the bull market is intact, technical evidence suggests prices are headed for a test of the intermediate trend.

George Soros Is Getting Bearish on the Market

George Soros' big Apple stake in Q2 is making headlines, but few are calling out his huge bearish play on the U.S. stock market.

Earnings — What Did We Learn?

We can draw a few conclusions about various sectors now that earnings are in the rearview -- here's what the world looks like now.

Small Banks Are the Trade of the Decade

But you can't buy them indiscriminately -- investing in small banks requires a vigorous vetting process. Here's how I do it.

Gold’s Red Flag Lies Between the Lines

While physical gold gave gold bugs something to crow about, there's plenty of evidence that institutional money is bailing -- and fast.

Where Will This Sell-off Stop?

Look for a 3%-7% decline with high-tech and small- and mid-cap stocks hurt the most.

Safety in Numbers — ‘Value’ Is More Than Just ‘Cheap’

It's hard work cutting down my list of cheap stocks and identifying those that are safe enough to own, but value investing is worth the extra effort.