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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Alcoa: From Bellwether to Red Herring

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Alcoa's fourth-quarter earnings expectations look rosy -- which is better than you can say for the broader market

The Bull is Alive and Well in This Overbought Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is flush with cash and strong technical signals.

Want a Bull Market in 2013? Root for … the Buckeyes!

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Yeah, it's a long shot, but if Ohio State walked away as the AP's national champion in college football, it would be huge for the market ... if the 'indicator' posited by Bespoke holds true, that is.

Why Rock Star CEOs Are WAY Overpaid

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Coinstar got hit on news of CEO Paul Davis' decision to depart, but research suggests its decision to hire from within has a better chance than making a flashy outside hire.

Gold: Don’t Rush to Get Long

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the long-term, it's hard to see gold falling into the abyss, but bulls hoping for a rebound would be well-served by exercising a little patience.

Market at Risk of a Sell-Off

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Shrinking volume, RSI non-confirmation, and potential exhaustion gap could lead to a shallow pullback.

December Auto Sales Pop; Now, a Cautious Eye Toward 2013

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
This year’s sales results and glowing 2013 forecasts are great news for investors in automakers. But beware the flashing sign looming down the road.

4 Ways to Invest in What You Know for 2013

By Richard Band
We didn't fall off the fiscal cliff, but Congress still has plenty to decide in the coming months. Use these guidelines instead of trying to predict the future.

Don’t Get Caught Chasing the Crowd

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buy on small corrections using limit orders rather than at the market.

Can the Bulls Keep the Rally Going?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The pressure is on to support the current rally with higher volume and breadth.

Spinoff Mania Is Winding Down (And Good Riddance!)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Sooner rather than later, investors will wake up to the reality of the spinoff boom: These deals aren't all "unlocking value."

Will It Pay to Be a Contrarian in January?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
In January 2012, it paid to buy the previous year’s winners and bet against the losers. Can this contrarian trade work again in 2013?

3 Deadly Signals for the Nasdaq

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A bearish horn, MACD sell signal and death cross all spell trouble for the index.

An East Coast Port Strike: Uh-Oh

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
If it happens, the impact would be widespread -- and severe -- hitting not just shipping and freight-handling companies but retailers and manufacturers as well.

Unless You’re Quick, Stay Out of This Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Volatility is high and traders can take advantage of the daily extremes to make fast money.

7 Biggest M&A Deals of 2012

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Another slow year for deals, but it ended with a bang: Fourth quarter was the hottest period since 3Q 2008. So, there's hope for better in 2013.

10 Events That Shaped Financial Markets in 2012

By Traders Reserve
Events from the past year will help to shape what happens in 2013, and here's a list of what might be good for investors in the upcoming year

All Major Indices Holding Above Support Except One

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Nasdaq confirmed a death cross and issued a sell signal.

Shinzo Abe’s Kamikaze Politics

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
The new prime minister promises to reflate the economy to end Japan's stagnation. Too bad that will only add to Tokyo's crushing debt burden.
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