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 Auto Affordability Roadblock

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Despite jumps in sales for most auto companies, the average auto price sits far above the median income of most cities.

Buy or Sell? The Answer Is Neither

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It is sometimes difficult to do nothing, but that is what is called for until the market reveals its next short-term direction.

Don’t Get Left Behind as the Market Climbs a Wall of Worry

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We are overdue for a mild correction, but smart investors will be ready to buy.

What to Watch as the Dow Closes in on Record Highs

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Forget 14164.53 -- investors should be focused on the technicals and fundamentals getting the Dow Jones there, and where they'll take the index next.

Was the Dow’s 175-Point Jump a False Breakout?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The rally looked suspiciously like end-of-the-month window dressing and short covering.

The Smaller They Are, the Harder They Fall (Sort of)

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Small- and midcaps are unsurprisingly leading the market's march south, but micro- and nanocaps have proven resilient. That's still no reason to go diving into these tiny, risky companies.

Will Higher Payroll Tax Rates Really Crimp Consumer Spending?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
While retailers might have enjoyed a tailwind at the end of 2012, they’ve hit a headwind since Jan. 1 that isn’t showing up in the numbers.

The ‘Smart Money’ Is Headed for the Hills

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Uncertainty is the killer of rallies, and the markets are nervous.

Don’t Expect a Quick Fix for Dreamliner

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Beset by battery failures and the vagaries of politics, Boeing’s troubled 787 Dreamliner faces powerful near-term headwinds -- despite a fix the manufacturer submitted to the FAA last week.

Expect 5%-8% Pullback Before This Decline Is Over

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Wise investors will wait to buy their favorite growth stocks at bargain-basement prices.

Is the ‘Macro Trade’ Over?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
For the first time in a long time, investors are seeing a benefit from portfolio diversification. Is this the beginning of a new trend, or just a brief interruption?

Berlusconi’s Pressure Cooker Effect

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
If Berlusconi wins in Italy, I suspect the stabilization in eurozone sovereign debt markets helped by the ECB will come to an end.

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.
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