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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America’s on the Precipice of a Housing Boom

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Surging home prices across the country hint at the early stages of a boom in new homebuilding, but don't go all-in on the sector just yet.

Where Might the S&P Head Next?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Q3 earnings, Europe and the fiscal cliff will decide whether the market turns bearish, climbs higher or continues in its current consolidation range.

3 Ways to Play Hispanic Population Growth

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors can't ignore the group's impact on consumer spending. Don't miss out on your chance to cash in on this clear trend.

Can Banks’ Big Rally Keep Running?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Despite a weak economy, legal settlements, trading debacles and fresh lawsuits, it's been a great year to be an investor in bank stocks.

Wait for This Price Before Buying Gold

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Give gold a chance to correct to this level before taking new positions.

The Hopeless Reductiveness of the BRICs

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
They have little in common -- culturally or economically -- other than their huge long-term potential. Investors need to regard each of them individually.

3 Tech Giants Traders Should Sell Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Nasdaq and a handful of overbought stocks are taking the brunt of the selling. If you are a trader, short sell these techs. If not, prepare your list of stocks to buy on a pullback.

S&P 500 Close to Issuing a Buy Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors seem nervous, but the market has retained its constructive technical picture.

Dow Likely to Break to New Four-Year Highs This Week

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Two bullish formations on the chart support a move higher and MACD close to flashing a buy signal.

The Most Dangerous Financial Landscape in Decades

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
All signals on our economic charts are flashing red for danger, and this is now the most dangerous economy in decades and a total mess. Obama is failing.

Corporate Profit Streak Set to End

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Third-quarter earnings season promises to be a loser -- but it has been more than telegraphed and should be fully reflected in share prices.

Fear or Greed? Cyclical Sectors Will Tell

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy, materials, industrials and financials are sitting close to key technical levels. Their next move may be crucial.

Europe Is Still the Main Stage

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Forget the notion that Romney's debate win had investors cheering. It's the ECB's moves that are moving markets more than anything else.

All That Monthly Retail Sales Info? Overrated

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Target has joined the ranks of the many companies no longer blessing investors with monthly sale statistics. Here's why you shouldn't care.

Pile Into Performing Income Funds

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Bonds have been a poor investment this year, but there are exceptions to buying normal corporate or government bonds. Here are a few standouts.

Retail Sales Rise Modestly in September

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Retail rose just 0.8% over last year in September, half of what analysts had predicted as school shopping faded and spending slowed.

Oil Prices Below $90, But for How Long?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Oil has fallen down to below $90 a barrel, raising questions of low long it can last, and whether it's good or bad for the economy.

We Could Be In for a Whale of a Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The expression "never sell a dull market" usually holds true, so our strategy remains the same: Buy on weakness.

Memo to Bill Gross: The U.S. Is Not Greece

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Once again, Pimco's boss offers a big dose of unhelpful opinion, and his lumping the U.S. in with Greece and Spain is just plain wrong.
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