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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Can Fed Prop Up a Market That Is Rapidly Breaking Down?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite rumors of QE3, the NYSE Composite is on the cusp of issuing another sell signal.

Strong Dollar Is Slicing Corporate Sales

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The robust greenback -- powered by a teetering eurozone -- is wreaking havoc on companies with lots of international revenue. See which are being hardest hit.

8 Charts That Show the Sad State of U.S. Jobs

By Jeff Reeves
It's bad enough that the U.S. makes far less than it used to, but even high-tech jobs are vanishing in the new service economy.

Is Spain the Opportunity of a Lifetime … or a Wicked Value Trap?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Spanish stocks looked cheap a year ago, and they've done nothing but plummet since then. There's more risk yet, but there's plenty of room for bullishness.

Keep Powder Dry Until Market Hits This Level

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors should wait to buy on a pullback to just below the S&P 500's 200-day moving average.

Why Jobs Are So Important

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The economic and social costs of joblessness can't be overstated.

Surprise! ‘Cheap’ Chinese Labor Isn’t So Cheap Anymore

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Many American companies are starting to be weighed down by what used to be a boon -- Chinese labor costs. And some already are making moves out.

Wait to Buy Until Stocks Go 5%-10% Lower

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Most stocks will likely pull back to their support areas, giving us an opportunity to buy them at a discount.

Divided, This Rally Cannot Stand!

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The fact that Thursday's rally was restricted to just several sectors following a breakout means a slight correction could be due. Watch for new entry points.

Wall Street Reform Turns Two: Is It Working?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Dodd-Frank -- all 848 pages of it and still only 30% complete -- has had its victories, its failures ... and its unintended consequences.

Gold Is Under Seige From QE3 Speculation

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold has fallen over 11% since early March -- but it's still not a buy until the Fed announces QE3.

All Technical Signs Now Bullish

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With just a small push higher we will confirm the short-, intermediate- and long-term trends are up.

No Signs of A Clean S&P Breakout

By Richard Band
A clean break on the S&P from the 1,350 level is still a way off as economic data and Fed policy continue to weigh on the market's movements.

Can the Market Attack the May Highs?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Additional volume and solid positive breadth are needed for the bulls to make a successful run.

Market’s Short-Term Buy Signal Still in Force

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The stochastic buy signal flashed Friday held despite Monday’s 50-point hit.

Utilities: Back to Hero, or Villain in Disguise?

By Michael A. Gayed
This may be a temporary period of strength or a final move before a breakdown. A downtrend could be quite telling about the second half for equities.

Has the Market Been Rescued From the Bears’ Claws?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Friday’s rally stabilized a rapidly deteriorating technical situation.

France’s Wacky Definition of Competitiveness

By Fisher Investments
New French President François Hollande says taxing income above €1 million at 75% will "improve our competitiveness." And that's just nuts.

The Market Is Walking on the Edge of a Cliff

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The market is in a good news/bad news situation, with the scales tipped toward bad. If the S&P's technical floor breaks, things could get ugly in a hurry.
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