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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How High Will AAPL Go From Here?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple led the technology sector, gapping up through an important confluence zone.

The S&P 500 Implodes, Right on Cue

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
1700 served as both a market pundit target for the S&P 500, as well as a big psychological mark, so it's no surprise the index tripped up just shy. It's also no reason to panic.

FDA Move Won’t Kill Tobacco Stocks, but…

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Menthol cigarettes are in the cross-hairs, and tobacco stocks are down in response. Let's look at the landscape.

Coal Stocks Are Back

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Things were looking grim for coal stocks until natural gas prices picked up. Now, after BTU's surprise earnings beat, coal stocks could get hot again.

Consider Closing Long Positions if This Happens

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
While not all-out bearish yet, I will likely exit my longs when volatility picks up.

Offshore Field of Dreams: Israel’s ‘Gassy’ Opportunity

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors usually associate Israel with its technology, but recent developments in offshore drilling could make energy a big part of the country's future.

Beware of a Plunging VIX in the Summer

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Historically, a low VIX in the summer has been a sign of trouble ahead for the stock market. Don't go after VIX-leveraging ETFs ... just get conservative.

How Deep Will the Market’s Pullback Go?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The unsustainable steepness of the slope in U.S. equities should lead to a mean-reversion move.

Is the ‘Abe Trade’ Still in Play?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Japan's parliamentary elections further solidified Shinzo Abe's power and should keep the 'Abe Trade' alive for a while longer. But cover your behind.

7 Reasons Gold Will Keep Falling

By Jeff Reeves
Gold experienced a meteoric rise from 2002 to 2011. But the precious metal is on the way down, and these 7 reasons show why that isn't likely to change soon.

Stocks Climbing Into Thin Air

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
As the market's ascent steepens, traders should exercise caution.

Welcome Back, West Texas Intermediate!

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Formerly the world's major crude oil benchmark, West Texas Intermediate looks ready to reclaim the throne as it closes the gap with Brent prices.

Gold Miners: Enjoy the Dead-Cat Bounce

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold miners are stunningly dependent on gold prices, so if you get a bead on gold, then you’ll have your bead on the miners. Right now, that's bad news for miners.

Trusty Dow Theory Flashes Buy Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It's telling us that a broad market advance is under way with solid group rotation.

Is That a ‘V’ Bottom or the Dreaded Double-Top?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Technical analysts are divided on the final outcome of the current struggle between the bulls and bears.

Who’s On the Wrong End of Soda’s Demise?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Coca-Cola and other soft-drink makers are struggling against the trend toward healthier, non-carbonated beverages. But who stands to lose the most?

Attention: Traders Should Heed This Death Cross

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It warns of a decline that is likely to be longer that most economists expect and may even result in a severe economic situation.

4 Reasons Boeing’s Rebound Might Be Short-Lived

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Investigators have ruled out Dreamliner batteries as the source of a recent fire. Shares jumped nearly 4% on the news, but Boeing's troubles are far from over.

Don’t Sweat Dow Transports’ Failure to Confirm

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit yet another all-time high that the Dow Transports failed to corroborate ... but that's no reason to panic. Here's why.
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