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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Pricing Power Lifts Airline Earnings Outlook

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The outlook for airline earnings has improved, but better performance doesn’t necessarily make it a sector to invest in now.

Buy Only on Intraday Pullbacks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is in a very narrow but bullish pattern with volume contracting. Both investors and traders should play the long side of the market, but only on intraday pullbacks

Home Prices Show Biggest Gain in 6 Years

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A survey by CoreLogic shows that U.S. home prices rose 4.6% in August compared to the same time in 2011, the biggest increase since July 2006.

Your Trigger to Enter the Market Again

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Watch for a break above the resistance line of the S&P 500's bullish flag.

5 Questions for Ben Bernanke

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Here's what we'd like to know about the Fed chief's thinking regarding QE3, inflation and more -- including which presidential candidate he plans to vote for.

Don’t Fear the Inflation Bugaboo Just Yet

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The latest round of quantitative easing has stoked inflation fears, but neither of the two key signs points to higher prices anytime soon.

Market-Watchers, Beware the Pump!

By John Lansing
An ascending triangle in unleaded gasoline and a bearish rising wedge in crude oil means a huge spike in gas prices is coming -- likely before Halloween.

Stocks May Have Further to Fall

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market could pull back another 2%, so buyers should be patient.

‘QE Infinity’ Rally Wiped Out — Now What?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
With no anticipated headlines on the horizon, fundamental and technical analysis should be straightforward for a couple weeks. Here's what the charts say.

A Must-See Chart Heading Into October

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
This chart can help you decide when to buy and sell during the next month.

Q4 Economic Outlook: Weakness Everywhere

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Except for the achingly slow U.S. housing recovery, it's tough to find any upside -- all around the globe. Central banks are doing all the heavy lifting.

Get Ready For a Fourth-Quarter Sale on Energy Stocks

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's the score in the energy sector after three quarters: Earnings wavered, M&A exploded and refiners might have begun ushering in a new golden age.

Buy Stocks Before the Market Stabilizes

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
This week could prove to be the best time to buy stocks before a post-Halloween rally.

Is Real Estate Ready for a Nap?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors in homebuilders are either enjoying the start of a new uptrend, or being pulled into a great head fake before prices come crashing down again.

Will Global Hyperstimulation Hit the Target?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The hundreds of billions of dollars that governments are throwing at their economic woes should get the wheels spinning -- but will it keep them spinning?

Sunny Hiring Outlooks Point to a Happy Holiday Season

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
An upbeat holiday hiring outlook is giving investors even more reason to get giddy about retailers going into 2012's last quarter.

Buyers, Don’t Be Shaken by the Sell-off

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Expect profit-taking and negative news to cause corrections, but the market's direction is up.

Europe: A Mess You Can Get Excited About

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Depending on political decisions made in the next few months, the eurozone could shatter or come out stronger. For now, the work being done is a bullish sign.

3 Reasons to Expect a Fourth-Quarter Rally

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
No bull market goes straight up, as we're seeing right now. But don't go into bunker mode and miss what could be an explosive end to 2012.
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