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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Biggest Tax Cheats Aren’t the 47% — They’re BANKS

By Jeff Reeves
Rather than grouse about people dodging taxes on $20,000 a year, we should start looking at the untouched billions of dollars made by debt-churning banks.

Don’t be Fooled by a Slow Bull

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Although the market's upside volume has slowed, the move higher is not over.

Who’s Scared of the Big, Bad Market? Investor Confidence Up in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
A new survey finds a surprisingly optimistic view among individual investors: Almost two-thirds have at least some confidence in U.S. capital markets.

Thinking QE3 Will Result in a New Housing Boom? Think Again

By Jeff Reeves
Homebuilder optimism has been rampant in the wake of QE3, but there are still several very real obstacles to a housing recovery that can't be overlooked.

Another Big Price Target for Gold? Yawn.

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Does Merrill Lynch analysts' $2,400 gold target have any chance of standing up? And do we need all these crap predictions in the first place?

Is the Market Cheap or Dear? ‘Yes’

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Whether the market is cheap or not comes down to how you value it. And there's no shortage of ways to slice that particular apple.

Market in Need of a Shakeout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Look for a pullback to at least the breakout points of each major index.

Markets Are Playing a Global Game of Crisis Whack-a-Mole

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Spain, China, oil ... as soon as one crisis recedes from the headlines, another threat to the market and economy boils up.

A China Turnaround? 5 Key Issues Still at Play

By Jeff Reeves
Major concerns in shipping, housing, stocks -- and even plain ol' mistrust -- should have investors realizing a China turnaround is a gamble, not a gimme.

China Isn’t ‘Easy Money’ Anymore

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
As Starbucks, Best Buy and other companies are starting to prove, there's such a thing as being "too American" to do business there.

Stocks Should Head Higher After a Modest Pullback

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is somewhat overbought, but the breakout has been confirmed as genuine.

How to Play the Volatile Week Ahead

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With a quadruple witching day coming this Friday, traders can use volatility to their advantage.

Perma-QE: Lessons from Bernanke’s Latest Splurge

By BullionVault
The Fed's Ben Bernanke announced another round of easing clearly aimed at trying to keep what might be a glimmer in the economy flickering

Private Equity Starts Bubbling Up Again

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
A confluence of factors is leading to a surge in secondary buyout volume after a long drought. PE firms looking to sell holdings are finding ready buyers.

Can One Film Really Jolt Energy Prices This Much?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The latest Middle East unrest sparked by "The Innocence of Islam" are a reminder of the region's continuous ability to keep upward pressure on energy prices.

5 Things QE3 Won’t Fix

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bernanke made a massive move to try and crank up the economy, but it's hardly omnipotent. Even Big Ben is saying the real fixes can come only from policymakers.

Thanks for Higher Oil Prices, Ben

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Printing dollars has consequences -- and costlier energy is just one. Higher pump prices in particular could put more pressure on consumer spending.

The Fed Has Spoken — Now What?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A round of profit-taking will likely lead to a pullback and a better buying opportunity.

QE3 Is Here. Hooray?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
So much for "sell the news." Markets boomed on confirmation of a third round of quantitative easing -- despite the fact that it won't fix anything.
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