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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Sick of the U.S., Europe? Look to India Stocks

The India Fund's Adrian Lim discusses the Indian economy, some of the best equities investors should watch and how his fund is cashing in on India's growth.

3 Technical Reasons This Rally May Fail

The bulls face serious obstacles that will likely lead to a failure of the breakout.

The Market That Cried Wolf: The End Isn’t Near

Cries about stocks being dead aren't just plain wrong, but are also fueled by a flawed rationale comparing equities to GDP -- which makes absolutely no sense.

Jobs Report Leaves QE3 Door Open

If the Fed only needs to see a lack of economic improvement to trigger QE3, the jobs report obliged. But that doesn't mean Fed (or ECB) action is coming soon.

Another Index on the Verge of a Breakdown

The Russell 2000 is forming a descending right triangle, a pattern that usually breaks to the downside.

Mom-and-Pop Investors Shrug at Knight Capital Fiasco

After everything investors have been through, technical glitches are the least of their worries.

Retail Sales Beat Forecasts in July

July was a better month for retailers than Wall Street expected with average same-store sales rising 4.6% as consumers took advantage of discounts.

Bill Gross Is Dead Wrong

Bill Gross came out swinging against stocks, declaring them dead. Bah, humbug. And by the way, you're out of your mind, Bill.

Pharma’s Q2 Earnings Lesson: The Big Picture Looks Good

The promising signs coming out of pharma this quarter doesn't mean you can just pick a stock out of a hat -- but it does mean a few are worth picking.

Take Profits Now and Accumulate Cash

The conditions for a sharp sell-off are present.

GM, Ford and Chrysler Miss July Auto Sales Forecasts

General Motors and Ford posted July car sales lower than last year and missed analysts' estimates, while Chrysler's sales rose, but still missed forecasts.

‘Stocks Are Dead!’ Cries a Faithless Bill Gross

The bond king's call for the death of stocks doesn't just ignore basic math -- it discounts human ingenuity.

Two Major Divergences Should Put Investors on Guard

Technical weaknesses alert us to the possibility of a pending market reversal.

Don’t Expect Any Fireworks From the Fed

Bernanke's not ready to pull the trigger yet. Don't expect any new stimulus, at least until September.

Non-confirmation Could be Problematic for Stocks

The transports' lack of follow-through makes the Dow's breakout incomplete.

Europe’s Three Magicians

Last week's announcement by eurozone members regarding their Union was met with glee by the Street, but keeping an eye on bigger trends is just as critical

Corporate Profit Streak Is at Risk on Outlooks

Those downright ugly outlooks could be setting stocks up for a fall because the S&P has tacked on more than 50 points even as forward earnings estimates drop.

What’s Germany’s Next Move?

Moody's credit warning for Germany leaves Angela Merkel in need of some sort of political victory. A strong statement on Greece just might do it.

Nail Down Profits if Markets Rallies This Week

News from Europe could result in another pop in stock prices.