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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Twitter Has Big Dreams for the ‘Second Screen’

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The proliferation of smartphones, tablets and other connected devices spells a big opportunity for Twitter (and others) as TV viewers willingly fragment their attention.

What Do You See in This Chart?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bulls see a cup-and-handle formation while the bears see a head-and-shoulders.

What to Look for in Deep Value Investing

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Deep value investing isn't necessarily the easiest investment practice, but it has built the fortunes of some of the most revered investors of all time.

Is the Market About to Go Down in Flames?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Some technicians are fretting over the numerous "Hindenburg Omen" triggers seen recently.

What You Should Know About July Retail Sales

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The headline number for July retail sales might have missed expectations, but there still was plenty to like about the report.

Copper Looks Ready to Stage a Comeback

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Chinese industrial output rising again, copper seems ready to reverse a few months of declines. Snap up these two securities to play the rebound.

Can Gold Stocks Hedge a Stock Market Correction?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold stocks tend to outperform when the stock market is falling, but can they be used as an effective hedge against a market decline?

Follow the Smart Money’s Lead on Any Correction

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Large institutions have indicated that they are ready to pounce on weakness.

Is the Baby Bust Finished?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
America's decline in fertility appears to be leveling off, and a new boom could be just a couple years away. If so, what should investors be targeting?

Prepare for a Test of the Market’s 50-Day Moving Average

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It is time to take profits, protect gains and short highly volatile stocks.

Read This Article or You Will Die Penniless!

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Marc Faber's call for an 1987-style crash is just the latest apocalyptic prediction to make headlines. What's the motivation behind this type of hyperbole?

Stand Aside for the Summer Swoon

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
This low-volume environment could lead to a late-summer selloff -- now is a good time to lock in profits of the past few months.

Be Skeptical About This ‘Secular’ Bull Market

By Richard Band
Several financial journalists have been comparing current conditions to the secular bull market of 1982 ... but key differences make me conclude the jury's still out.

Power Your Portfolio With Uranium

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Uranium has staged a quiet rally in the past year, and rising demand means that the metal is set to take off in the near future.

European Stocks: Looking Good, As Long You’re Looking to Hold

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
European stocks have several important drivers of long-term performance, but the near-term outlook is murky at best.

Mr. Market Needs a Crutch

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
August's early market breakout has been followed by corrections and non-confirmations, putting its validity in question.

Attention, U.S. Stock Investors: Turn Your Focus to the Yen

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Japanese yen has been a leading indicator for U.S. stock market performance so far in 2013. What is the yen telling us now?

The Market Is Ready for a Breather

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I'm looking for a pause that refreshes -- a bit of consolidation before the bull charges again.

Amazon: Any New Jobs Are Welcome, But …

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Amazon's big 5,000-hire announcement is actually a depressing reflection of America's employment situation.
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