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

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
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?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Recent gains may consolidate for several days before stocks add a new leg up.

Winners and Losers in Obama’s Second Term

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
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

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The industrials have broken to new highs after lagging the transports for more than a month.

Europe’s Newest Problem: Getting Old

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
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?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
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!

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Any weakness should be used as a buying opportunity.

My New 2013 Target for the S&P 500

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After breaking a five-month reverse head-and-shoulders pattern, a new high for the trend has been established.

Until the S&P 500 Breaks This Level, Don’t Expect Much

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Stocks will most likely trade sideways until the September high at 1,474.5 is exceeded.

No Recession Here! Manufacturing Signals Growth Ahead

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The most recent reading of manufacturing production wasn't a screaming, blow-out number -- but it does help quell fears about a slip toward recession.

Will Apple’s Weakness Hobble the Bull?

By Richard Band
So far it hasn't. But if another big name -- such as Amazon -- breaks down, watch out because investors could quickly turn defensive.

China’s Clean Air Push Should Boost Detroit

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Short-term sales may suffer, but ultimately the cleaner cars from American automakers answer a pressing long-term need.

Will the Payroll Tax Hike Hurt Growth?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The macro effect of lower take-home pay for millions of Americans isn't as clear as you may think. But the impact on specific stocks should be no mystery.

What Happens If Hugo Chavez Croaks?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Should the Venezuelan president's health take a fatal turn for the worse, you should keep one eye on Cuba and global oil prices ... but you probably don't need two.
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