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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Market’s Rally Fails to Reverse Near-term Downtrend

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should sell into rallies while investors wait patiently for a more meaningful correction.

Market’s Intermediate-Term Trend Now in Doubt

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The downturn has been accompanied by gaps down, increased volume, bearish breadth and a big jump in volatility.

Don’t Overreact to Yesterday’s Big VIX Move

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The VIX index is making news for its big jump on Wednesday, but big, single-day VIX moves haven't been a reliable indicator of market direction.

What Does the Dow’s Bearish Key Reversal Day Mean for You?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Long-term investors should be bargain hunting while traders should execute bearish strategies.

Look for the Breakdown in Gold to Continue

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It appears buyers are in search of cheaper assets.

How to Hedge This Crowded Market

By Johnson Research Group
Euphoric investors, low VIX readings might be signaling a crowded market. Use one or both of these ETFs to hedge against a pending correction.

The Major Support Lines Every Trader Should Be Watching

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should use them as guides, while long-term investors should only buy at them.

5 State of the Union Bullet Points You Need to Know

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
President Obama laid out his agenda in the State of the Union speech, and here's a rough idea of what to look for and how to play the upcoming market

High-Yield Bonds: Safer Than Stocks Right Now, but Not Better

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
High-yield bonds might have less risk than stocks, but their upside potential is much lower. Which asset class is the better option for your next investment dollar?

Beer’s Biggest Battlegrounds Are Overseas

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Gaining Corona and other beers is a big deal for Constellation Brands, but the U.S. beer market is flatter than a week-old keg of Budweiser.

Nail Down Profits and Tighten Stop-Losses

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Speculators and traders should protect their hard-earned gains since nothing goes up forever.

Market’s Snail-Paced Advance Should Continue

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the pattern of new highs in the S&P 500, relative strength is only slightly overbought.

Should Traders be Concerned About the Nasdaq’s Bearish Key Reversal?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the Dow smashed to new highs, the junior index fell.

From Colgate to P&G, Venezuela Devaluation Hurts Profits

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Although analysts, economists and multinationals knew a cut was coming, the bolivar's 32% drop against the dollar will cause widespread pain.

3 Ways to Spot the Next Market Top

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If any of these technical events occurs after a major sustained market advance, traders should take note.

A Comforting ‘Norm’: Small-, Mid-Cap Stocks Leading the Way

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Small-cap stocks are finally taking their logical place as performance leaders amid a roaring bull market, but under-heralded mid-caps keep chugging along, too.

Fourth-Quarter Earnings: Halftime Update

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
What should we expect after a surprisingly upbeat first half of Q4's earnings season? Unfortunately, nothing as good as what we've seen already.

4 Must-See Charts for Anyone Worried About Going Long

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite investors’ fears, they graphically show what a genuine bull market looks like when it “climbs a wall of worry.”

Do Insiders Know Something “We” Don’t Know?

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Insider selling is a major tipoff to market tops, and recent activity bears watching as the market continues to rise
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