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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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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.

How Much Higher Can Junk Bonds Go?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The market sure looks frothy -- with high-yield bonds returning 12.2% so far this year. But the fact remains that safety doesn't pay these days.

QE3 Is Priced in the Markets, But Is It Baked in the Cake?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The Fed has flirted with QE3, and the market is finally calling its bluff. If today's announcement isn't perfect, things could get dicey in the short term.

Investors Should Wait for This to Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We may see a classic case of sell the news, but you should wait for a 5%-10% correction to buy.

Germany Removes Final Roadblock to Blowout Fourth Quarter

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The German Constitutional Court delivered excellent news Wednesday morning: The world as we know it will not be ending after all.

What QE3 Won’t Change

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Fundamental hurdles, economic anxiety and political uncertainty remain. Expect more choppy, volatile trading.

Sleepwalking Closer to the Fiscal Cliff

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Moody's downgrade warning on U.S. debt highlights how little Congress is doing as the country nears the deadly combination of tax hikes and spending cuts.

What Will it Take for the Market to Make a Clean Break?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite a new closing high, the Dow is capped by intraday resistance.

The Chart You Can’t Afford to Ignore

By John Lansing
Don't get caught up in the false hopes of QE3; the S&P 500's chart is flashing a dire warning sign.

Don’t Sweat Panicked Coffee Headlines

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Coffee futures have surged on speculation that Colombian production will miss forecasts, but investors worried about coffee stocks' input costs can rest easy.

Is Home Ownership Dead for 20-Somethings?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Today's 20-somethings are increasingly shying away from owning a home. Where does this trend leave homebuilder stocks?

VIX May be Signaling Profit-Taking Ahead

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We saw one of the most violent reversals up in the fear index in memory.

Here’s What to Buy in This Unpredictable Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The near-term trend has changed to "up," but the intermediate-term trend is in question.

The ECB Has Spoken: Now What?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Mario Draghi has announced the ECB's plans, but that's only the beginning. Some beaten down markets could be set to rally.

4 Signs the S&P’s New High Will Prove Sustainable

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Financial stocks, Apple and the emerging markets might all provide indications of how long the current rally can last.

Jobs: The Straw That Stirs the Fed

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
August's bummer opens the door to QE3, which is just what the market is looking for. But at some point, reality about profits and global weakness will intrude.
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