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 Forging Higher, Not Yet Warning of a Top

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

Small Caps Look Like Traders’ Strongest Bet

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Russell 2000 broke to new highs and, therefore, has no resistance standing in its way.

The Market Couldn’t Look Better … Which Can Mean Only One Thing

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investor sentiment has turned extremely bullish. With the stock market nearing at a five-year high, prudent investors will start exercising caution.

Is Luxury a Liability in 2013?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Coach and Tiffany & Co. are guilty of spooking investors in luxury stocks. But the sector's woes aren't as bad -- or uniform -- as the headlines indicate.

The Bull Has 3 Days to Prove Itself

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Most technicians look for a strong positive follow-through within five-10 days of a big pop, and Friday was the seventh day.

A Good Value Is Getting Hard to Find

By Richard Band
Don't get suckered into buying expensive stocks just because everyone else is. You can find some good stocks, but be very careful in this frothy market.

2 Sectors the Charts Say Will Be Top Performers in 2013

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The technicals point to financials and builders as being big winners this year.

Don’t Sell This Dull Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The chances of a near-term breakout are improving.

Gundlach: Go Long on China, Then Short the S&P 500 and Apple

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Jeff Gundlach, who has an uncanny knack for contrarian and market-crushing calls, sees poor times ahead for the S&P 500 and Apple.

Small-Caps at All-Time Highs, But Can It Last?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The macro backdrop looks good, but if earnings are as bad as expected, small caps could turn south in a hurry.

Only Aggressive Investors Should Buy Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Those who take long positions here should be willing to ride out a correction.

Where U.S. Airlines Are Headed in 2013

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
After a strong 2012, profits this year could be tougher to come by as carriers work through efficiency upgrades -- and one more likely mega-merger.

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.
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