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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Nasdaq Chart Should Give the Bulls Hope

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The recent pullback appears to be nothing more than a short-term correction.

All-Star Investing: Swing for the Hall, Not the Fences

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Swinging for the fences is a high-risk, high-reward strategy in baseball and investing. And both would do better with a different mind-set at the plate.

The Death of Small-Cap Stocks: RIP 2012

By Jeff Reeves
Today's market environment is choking out small-cap stocks, and there's no immediate end in sight. Don't even try to cherry pick -- here's why you should just steer clear.

Market on Verge of Major Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bow tie chart pattern suggests that despite the recent correction, a big upside move is coming.

What Lies Ahead for U.S. Markets?

By Bryan Perry
With the start of earnings season comes the hope for better results that might lead to a solid rally based on corporate earnings and not economic ups and downs

“Buy the Dips” Mentality Should Extend to Earnings

By Bryan Perry
Economic news continues to move the markets, with weakness in the economy driving prices down. As earnings season starts, consider buying on earnings dips

No Need to Go Nuts on the Economic News

By Richard Band
The everyday ups and downs of the market leave little room for investors to take a breath and look over the information. Here is a chance to do so.

Market’s Run Hits a Speed Bump

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Unless the bulls can mount a full-fledged, high-volume attack, the current advance is likely to fail.

Bracing for an Ugly Earnings Season

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Don't look now, but the slowdowns in Europe and China are hurting corporate profits. If stock prices don't already reflect this, it could mean trouble.

2 Things Standing in the Bulls’ Way

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market has broken above key resistance lines, but is now contending with overhead resistance and weak momentum.

Jobs Data, Rate Cuts Bode Well for Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Too bad thin holiday volume took the pop out of positive developments at home and abroad. But it could later put an end to summer's doldrums.

Laying Out Our Strategy for the Second Half of 2012

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
The rest of the year will be driven in large part by four factors. See what they are -- and which five stocks are in a strong position to do well.

Automakers Post Strong Sales in June

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Automobile manufacturers reported strong June sales in the U.S., with GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan and Volkswagen all reporting gains.

M&A: Where the Hotspots Are

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Both the number of deals and their value are down, but there's strong signs of life if you know where to look. Here's a guide to where the action is.

Latest Econ Data Not All Doom and Gloom

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Manufacturing is slowing, and, yes, that stings. But healing in the housing market and lower gasoline prices point to a continued rebound.

Prepare for a Long, Hot Summer

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The long-term bull market remains intact, but the short- and intermediate-term trends are a little more in doubt.

Second Quarter Review: Good or Bad, It’s All About Europe

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
2012's second quarter ended on news that could mean tremendous things -- including a substantial rally in European stocks.

Don’t Ride the Bull Until You See It Charge

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bulls were whooping it up Friday, but they're far from out of the woods. Right now, they face an important resistance zone.

A Sobering Look at Coincident Indicators Suggests Trouble

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
Economic policy is not helping the economy, and with employers thinning the roles and cheap money awash in the system, my indicators suggest big problems ahead
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