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 Fall for the Fiscal Cliff Hype

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Markets are not really reacting to the gloom and doom of the fiscal cliff discussions, and I believe the situation will be resolved allowing markets to move up

Could the Port Strike Kill a Santa Claus Rally?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A walkout by workers at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles could cause headaches for transporters and disrupt the nation's supply chain.

Killing the Mortgage Deduction Won’t Harm Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Scary as it sounds, the real impact would be minimal. Even if every penny involved were pulled out equities, it doesn't add up to anything meaningful.

Could the Transports Usher in a Santa Rally?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If the laggard index can pop through its intermediate trendline, it has a chance at changing the trend.

Forget GDP: 5 Key Reports You Should Be Watching

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
GDP is too backward looking. Investors need much timelier info, so these economic reports are far more relevant for decisions about where to put your money.

Market Stages a Dramatic Reversal, but Don’t Get Too Comfortable

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The current market is more influenced by political factors than technical ones, so expect the unexpected.

Lower Gas Prices Are No Christmas Miracle

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Recently fallen gas prices might make us all feel warm and fuzzy, but it has next to no material effect on the holiday shopping season.

3 Reasons to Avoid Selling Before Jan. 1

By Dan Wiener
Feeling the fiscal cliff information overload? Relax. Some assumptions about what's coming next don't really hold up.

The Best Buying Opportunity the Market Has to Offer Right Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Each year, this sector has had a major correction that offered long-term investors excellent entry points. It's that time again.

The Planets Are Lining Up Nicely for Gold

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold's trading on fundamentals again, and while the fundamentals might be a little squirrelly, most of the signs point to a bullish outlook for the yellow metal.

China: Be Bullish, but Be Prudent

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The $4 billion handed over to China-centric funds in the past two-and-a-half months isn't pointing at a red-hot opportunity ... but it's an opportunity nonetheless.

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.
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