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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Is the S&P 500 About to Double-Top Out?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500's chart appears to be forming a double top. While many will see this as a negative sign, history shows it might in fact signal future gains.

Do-Nothing Bernanke Is Dead to Me

By Jeff Reeves
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke has few tools at his disposal and little reason to use them right now. Don't waste your time waiting on Ben.

Gas Prices Jump in Time for Labor Day Weekend

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Disruptions from Hurricane Isaac sent gas prices soaring just in time for the Labor Day weekend, but will likely fall as production resumes in the Gulf.

Does This Stock Spell Trouble for the Market?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Most stocks look like they have some further upside ahead ... with one significant exception.

Fox Business Succeeds by Out-Foxing CNBC

By Jeff Reeves
Fox Business Network is out-Foxing CNBC in the ratings, with its election coverage setting a new record and trouncing the competition thanks to a unique voice.

The Republic of Samsung’s Bigger-Than-Apple Problem

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
South Korea's trade relationship with China and the export-driven-growth economic model are real, pressing issues.

Traders May Want to Start September on the Sidelines

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Volatility is likely to pick up next month, but the overall direction of the market is unclear.

Bad News for the Bulls

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The overall chart patterns remain bearish, and even QE3 is unlikely to cause more than a temporary rally.

CEO Report Shows Unsurprising Uncertainty

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
NYSE Euronext released its 2012 CEO Report earlier this week, and the results were exactly what you would expect: uncertain.

U.S. Home Prices Post 0.5% Rise in June

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The S&P/Case Shiller index showed that home prices in 20 major cities increased a 0.5% in June, beating economists who expected a slight decline.

Do Tiffany’s Earnings Foretell Bad Times?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tiffany was the first to recover after the financial crisis. Now it is struggling. Is this a harbinger of bad news?

The Sky Is Falling on America’s Middle Class

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Middle-class Americans are doing more and getting paid less for it -- all while paying more for everything else.

Will This Goldilocks Market Continue?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Under-invested portfolios plus a scared public equals a market that rises despite all the bears.

What Lies Ahead Doesn’t Look Promising

By Bryan Perry
The "Fiscal Cliff" set to take effect in 2013 is a big problem for investors as the tax changes in dividend and interest rates will dip deeply into profits

Money Market Funds are NOT 100% Safe

By Jeff Reeves
SEC Chairman Shapiro lost out on an effort to make money funds less vulnerable. Make sure you know the risks.

Don’t be Fooled by an Early Week Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A short-term rally may occur, but chances are high that stocks are headed south.

Staying Alive Till the (Super) Bull Arrives

By Richard Band
With the next bull market perhaps some time away, it's time to look at some key strategies to take while you wait for the rotation out of the bear cycle.

The State of the Market in 8 Easy-to-Read Data Points

By Jeff Reeves
Russell Investments offers stock market investors a great interactive chart exploring eight key economic data points and their history.

Forget ‘Earnings’ — Declining Revenue and Dividends the Real Story in Q3

By Jeff Reeves
The biggest concern for investors should be the individual companies they own. And right now, it’s important to look at these two factors above all else.
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