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 Great Rotation Is Bull$@#!

Tuesday's Twitter panic shows just how unprepared the market is to make a wide exodus out of bonds and into stocks.

Coca-Cola Is the New Tobacco

No one will confuse the sugary taste of cola and a cigarette drag, but from an investment standpoint, these products' makers are becoming increasingly similar.

Market Survives Downside Reversal — What’s Next?

The broader market scored solid gains, led by the technology sector.

Energy Earnings Are Bound to Disappoint

Expect a dour reporting season for most energy plays. A few bright spots aside, there won't be much to cheer about.

Here’s What It Would Take to Get Me Into This Market

In the absence of these three things, I remain solidly on the sidelines.

Can Shale Gas Transform the U.S. Auto Market?

In the race to roll out cleaner and more fuel-efficient cars, automakers appear to have left one cheap, abundant alternative on idle: natural gas.

The Chart I Find Most Concerning in This Market

It appears institutions may be turning to the protection of bonds.

Gold Gives a Warning Shot to the Market

Not to overstate the significance of gold, but it is an important bellwether of trouble ahead. Right now, it's signaling that stocks just can't keep rising on defensive sectors' strength.

Dr. Copper Catches the Flu

The heavy pressure on copper prices doesn't say anything reassuring about the global economic picture and signals that right now, defense might be the best offense.

Now Is Not the Time to Go Bottom-Fishing

Those interested in going long should wait for a better risk/reward setup.

Is $10,000 Gold Still a Possibility?

A year after discussing the possibility of $10,000 gold, bullion expert Nick Barisheff still thinks that despite the metal's urgent decline, all the long-term drivers for a big push are still in place.

4 Sector Charts Warn of Price Weakness

Last week’s rally produced a series of lower highs in these important groups.

Banks Tread Water Amid Earnings

As with every sector, you can find winners and losers in the financial space ahead of quarterly reports ... if you know where to look.

Small-Cap Selloff a Bad Omen for Stocks

The small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 has gone from relative-but-still-positive underperformance to an outright breakdown, causing worry about the broader market's stability.

Miners Have Bigger Issues Than Gold Prices

Gold mining investors need to worry about more than just the plunging price of gold. There’s a whole laundry list of issues to consider.

The Number to Watch for a Correction

In the coming days, the S&P 500 is likely to push to new highs or break this crucial support level.

Weather Won’t Waylay Quality Retailers

A couple extra weeks of snow or unseasonal warmth can shake up the numbers, but rarely have significant, lasting implications.

Commodities for Stock Investors — April

Natural gas prices are reaching profitable levels again, corn prices are falling, and oil and copper stocks are taking hits.

Paulson Sitting on a Flaming Pile of Gold

Gold's thrashing on Monday was blamed on worries over Chinese growth, but it's far more plausible that hedgies were getting anxious about John Paulson and his gold hoard.