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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4 Things About This Rally That Terrify Me

When things look too good to be true, odds are the rug is about to get pulled out from underneath us -- if only a little bit.

Investors Should Welcome a Correction

All of the major indices are now overbought on a near-term basis.

Keryx: An Important Biotech Reality Check in 5, 4, 3 …

This stock's tripling in the past month is your prototypical biotech "win." But if you don't lock in your gains now, you don't understand the game.

Believe It or Not, Stocks Are the ‘Cheap’ Asset

We are seeing a liquidation of bonds in favor of stocks.

The Great Rotation from Bonds to Stocks

The tide is finally turning back to stocks for investors seeking yield. Here are some attractive names to consider that also offer appealing dividends.

Should Investors Even Pay Attention to Auto Shows?

It's easy to get lured in by the hot new models and concept cars, but the cars that usually push automakers' stocks are the most pedestrian.

Take Profits in This Group Before it Sells Off

The chart of the Russell 2000 is warning that a small-cap correction within the next two weeks is very likely.

Don’t Assume One Bellwether Stock Is as Good as Another

Is it possible that even a very basic assumption -- the link between major cyclical companies and the overall market -- doesn’t actually hold water?

Understanding QE and What It Means for Your Portfolio

The Fed's easy money policy is about the biggest thing around these days for influencing investments. But politics isn't too far behind.

Should Traders Hold Back or Buy?

Recent gains may consolidate for several days before stocks add a new leg up.

Winners and Losers in Obama’s Second Term

Some companies are thrilled to see Obama return, others not so much. Here are the healthcare, finance, defense and gun stocks that will react and why.

The Implications of the VIX Swan Dive

While fearmongers are wailing and gnashing their teeth over a super-low VIX, history would tell us there's no reason to sound the alarm.

Confirmed Buy Signal Yields New Upside Target for the Dow

The industrials have broken to new highs after lagging the transports for more than a month.

Europe’s Newest Problem: Getting Old

A look across the pond shows a declining working-age population in many of Europe's most important nations -- more bad news for companies who rely on the region.

Stock Buybacks: Far From a Universal Good

You can't blame companies for going to the old share buyback well every now and then to boost results, but it only works sometimes, and only for so long.

Is the S&P 500 Forming a Dreaded Triple-Top?

The index is approaching record highs, with the two prior highs being the tops in 2000 and 2007.

Stocks Will Hit Record High Before Gold Does

India's tax hikes on gold imports could trim physical gold demand and, therefore, counteract Japan's latest monetary easing and raised inflation target.

Is Trouble Brewing for the Refiners?

A global refinery-building binge in key emerging markets could undermine some of the recent bullishness in U.S. refiners.

Stocks May Pull Back This Week; If So, Buy!

Any weakness should be used as a buying opportunity.