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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GM, Ford and Chrysler Miss July Auto Sales Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Technical weaknesses alert us to the possibility of a pending market reversal.

Don’t Expect Any Fireworks From the Fed

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The transports' lack of follow-through makes the Dow's breakout incomplete.

Europe’s Three Magicians

By Richard Band
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

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
News from Europe could result in another pop in stock prices.

Honing Our Edge In The Market Takes a Plan and Patience

By Richard Band
Stay with the plan of finding solid dividend paying stocks for the long term and that will become your long term advantage in the market.

Bellwethers Paint a Mixed Economic Portrait

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Earnings season shows a slowdown but no new recession. And while some companies are girding for the worst, others are positively brimming with optimism.

How to Play Hiring or Firing

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Betting on a jobs recovery with specific sectors or names is pretty risky. Here's a better way. It may not be sexy, it's more likely to work.

7 Companies Seeking Scads of Employees — Now!

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Here's a look at companies that are hiring like crazy ... right now. Our baker's half-dozen range from giants to upstarts and span a variety of industries.

Government-Induced Rally is Fragile

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market survived a test of the 50-day moving average, but the uptrend is tenuous.

America’s Hiring Outlook: Still Mostly Cloudy

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Between European woes, a presidential election and an uncertain economy, it's no surprise the hiring forecast shows little sunlight on the horizon.

Wages 2002-12: A Tale of Two Trends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Average wages for Americans have gone up over the past decade -- but unevenly. Growing income disparity makes the depressed job market an even bigger problem.

Major Indices Dangerously Close to Critical Line

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Sell signals will flash if the 200-day moving averages are violated.

Euro Crisis Is Bad News for U.S. Banks

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Any way Europe could try to solve their economic crisis spells bad news for the U.S. government, the Fed and most U.S. banks.

7 Reasons to Stop Trading Until Thanksgiving

By Jeff Reeves
No, the world isn't hurtling to its end, but it's also willfully naïve to think the next 60 to 90 days hold anything but trouble, especially for active traders.
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