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’s Small Loss May Have Much Bigger Implications

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Tuesday's seemingly minor decline confirms the validity of the key reversal day. Here's what you can expect stocks to do next.

Housing Recovery? Take Another Look

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Speculators are buying and flipping -- the same thing that caused the housing crisis to begin with. Here's why this looks like another mini-bubble.

Market Executes Key Reversal Day, What’s Next?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A failure to hold important support lines could lead to a test of the June lows.

This Technical Feature Could Determine the Market’s Next Move

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The indices are overbought and could correct down, but there's a more important factor to watch.

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.
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