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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Unconventional Breakout Should Not Be Trusted

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Low volume and weak breadth do not bode well for the bulls.

Today’s Investment Strategy: Sell More Than You Buy

By Richard Band
Stocks have moved up nicely but took a bit of a breather at the end of this week, and perhaps so too should investors, at least until new opportunities emerge

An Interesting Week in Review for Investors

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Action by the European Central Bank helped move the markets during the week, and several stock rises suggested investors may be on the offensive

5 Experts Sort Out This ‘Weird,’ Crazy Market

By Jeff Reeves
The S&P 500 is up 11% year-to-date, but some traders are acting like they’re attending a funeral. What in the world has us in this funk? Five experts sound off.

The Economy’s Ever-Narrower Margin for Error

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The latest U.S. economic reports, from productivity to trade to new unemployment claims, all have downsides in a world where growth everywhere is slowing.

Israel: Beyond the Risk, Opportunities Beckon

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
When you think of Israel, you probably think of conflict. But it has a strong economy and growing companies if you're willing to be a bit daring.

China’s Weak Data Could Still Capture Gold

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
China’s slowing data and tame inflation actually could be good news for investors willing to take a dip in Asia’s biggest pool.

It May be Better to Sit This One Out

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With virtually all internal indicators overbought, it is wise to remain on the sidelines.

Russian Equities Are in a European Stalemate

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Europe's weight is felt as shares of Russian stocks languish despite record earnings. But the country's potential could show through an American energy major.

A Bad Sign for the Bulls

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Institutions appear to be pecking away at quality stocks, but the lack of volume suggests a minimum commitment on their part.

The S&P Market Rally Case Needs Revisiting

By Richard Band
Stock markets continue to rally as news from Europe settles down and earnings show some strong gains. The rally is a bit surprising from a technical perspective

Why S&P 1,400 Doesn’t Matter

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
S&P 1,400! Nasdaq 3,000! Dow 13,000! Those big, round numbers sure sound swell, but the truth is they don't mean squat.

Why Don’t We Just Unplug the HFT Robots?

By Jeff Reeves
It's clear that human investors sorely need relief from high-frequency trading machines. Yet, here we are still debating the issue instead of taking action.

Is the Fed Trying to Pull One Over on Investors?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Fed seems to be employing one of its most effective powers -- one that it turns to when it has few other options.

The Return of Risk Appetite

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
This shift serves as compelling evidence for a more bullish backdrop to the U.S. equities market, and a rising market is easier to trade than a bear.

Big Energy Starting to Feel the Burn

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Big energy's latest slew of earnings showed that low energy prices are taking their toll. While some relief is in sight, Q3 expectations should be muted.

A Year After Debt Ceiling Debacle, We Face Bigger Problems

By Jeff Reeves
America faces a "fiscal cliff," and Treasuries are in demand despite poor yields ... but even in this environment, it's not all gloom and doom for investors.

Investors Should Sell or Wait It Out

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Hold off on buying until non-confirmations have been resolved.

Blackstone Nearly Bought Knight for TRIPLE Rescue Bid, FBN Reports

By Jeff Reeves
By now, you should know the whole Knight Capital NYSE:KCG ordeal. What you may not know is that Blackstone NYSE:BX almost paid TRIPLE the recent $400 million rescue tab in a prior deal for the firm.
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