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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Technical Barriers Stand in the Market’s Way

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Resistance is likely to prevent a sharp advance, but volatility should provide for quick profits on both sides of the market.

‘Fiscal Cliff’ Won’t Hurt Holiday Sales … This Year, Anyway

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Sure, the White House is right that the threat of higher taxes will weigh on consumer confidence -- eventually. Right now, most people aren't thinking that far ahead.

Don’t Live or Die on Black Friday’s Totals

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lost amid Black Friday's slight sales decline was an overall stronger holiday weekend and the fact there's a whole lotta shopping left.

Don’t Trust a Dead-Cat Bounce

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the near-term strength, stocks are likely to falter. Here's our take on today's market outlook.

The Stock Market Stumble That Wasn’t

By Richard Band
After Monday's big run-up in the market, investors had concerns it wouldn't last. But it appears a rally might be at hand for the rest of the year.

5 Ways to Turn a Fiscal Cliff Into an Investment Opportunity

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Whether or not you believe the Fiscal Cliff is coming soon, being prepared is the best way to hedge against the uncertainty, and here are 5 suggestions

Japan Is the Next Shoe to Drop

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The pieces are falling into place for a hyperinflationary meltdown in Japan, which could set up the short opportunity of a lifetime.

Pay Attention, Market Throwing Down the ‘Hammer’

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A bullish reversal pattern and follow-through buying with a heavily oversold oscillator is an occurrence traders should take notice of.

What Will it Take to Reverse the Market’s Intermediate Downtrend?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
There is significant resistance at the 200-day moving average, and a close above that barrier is required.

Credit Card Debt, Late Payments Rise

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Americans grew their credit card balances during the third quarter as late payments on that debt ticked up slightly.

Existing Home Sales Climb in October

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sales of existing homes rose 2.1% in October compared to the previous month, while the median home price rose to $178,600 as home inventories shrank.

Expect a Rally This Week, But…

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A dead-cat bounce is likely before stocks resume their downtrend.

Hang in There, Markets Are Going to Get Better, Soon

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
The recent market swoon is actually not even as bad as the one in June, and signs are starting to point in the right direction for patient investors

Grossly Oversold Market Due for a Bounce

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The technicals tell us that the likelihood of a sharp rally is high.

Get Ready to Buy This ‘Safe’ Sector

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Utilities are now oversold and present a great buying opportunity.

November’s Pain Could Be December’s Gain

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Could the fiscal cliff worries be a buying opportunity? It looks that way, if historical seasonal patterns remain in place.

France Says Amazon Owes $252M in Taxes? Good Luck!

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
American multinationals are allegedly dodging taxes left and right in Europe, but shareholders shouldn't be worried ... in fact, they should be glad.

Continue to Accumulate Cash in This Uncertain Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Even though the major indices are oversold, there is no basis to conclude that a rally is imminent.

U-G-L-Y, Forecasts Got No Alibi, They’re UGLY!

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
You can blame the fiscal cliff, Europe and more for stocks' sluggishness of late, but don't discount the effect of a really crummy earnings outlook.
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