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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In the Thick of a Headline-Driven Market

By Bryan Perry
Market are being whip-sawed back and forth with each release of new headlines, and the markets need to see continued growth in profits and sales to steady

Q3 Economic Outlook: More Muddling Through

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The second half looks stronger than the first, but not by much. At least expectations are low, and if a few big 'ifs' work out, it could be somewhat better.

Nothing Has Changed Despite Market’s Bounce

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The S&P 500 is range-bound in the near term, but the intermediate trend is down.

A Chill for Energy in Q2

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tumbling crude and natural gas prices were the quarter's top stories. But Iran's saber-rattling and CEO shenanigans at Chesapeake also scored high.

How Non-Beach Bums Should Play the Obamacare Decision

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Light volume indicates most investors are playing it safe and heading for the beach. Here's what non-beach bums should know.

Buckle Up for Market Turbulence

By Richard Band
Markets are bouncing around every day, and it appears down days happen more frequently and with greater effect than up days. Be prepared for more of those days.

Dow’s Heavy-Duty Sell Signal Spells Trouble

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite Tuesday’s advance, the test of the 200-day moving average may not be over.

5 Things That Might Spark a Raging Bull Market

By Jeff Reeves
Several serious doubts are preventing investors from going “all in” right now. But even if just a few get resolved, it could light up stocks.

The Fed Policy Is All Twist and No Shout: What Lies Ahead

By Bryan Perry
Heading into the second half of the year the economy and the market directions are anybody's guess, but there is a way to get both moving again.

Worn Down Investors Turn Off CNBC Amid Market Malaise

By Jeff Reeves
It's not so much that the financial news network's content is slipping. It's just another sign of how tuned out investors are.

Financials Look Fragile for Q3

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Easy earnings comparisons to last year's losses may prompt a short-lived pop, but the eurozone crisis will drag them back down.

Expect Unusually Heavy Selling Pressure

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
VIX is indicating traders are hedging against a further market decline.

What Will We See First: AAPL at $1,000 or $2,000 Gold?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Gold and Apple are the standard-bearers for different types of investors. Which will meet its lofty expectations first?

How to Play the Volatile Week Ahead

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite Friday’s technical rebound, the immediate trend is now down.

10 Recent Economic Warning Flares

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
While it hasn't been all that bad of a June, there are still plenty of reasons to be cautious -- at both national and corporate levels. Here are 10 recent red flags.

Sell-off Not Likely to Last Long

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We will likely see an extension of selling this morning, but it may be short-lived.

Why Playing Gold Is a Dangerous Game

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
As the latest move from the Fed shows, you can't rely on the central bank's policy to push prices higher anytime soon. But you can profit from gold in other ways.

Let’s Do the Twist: The Fed Steps in Again

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
With the Fed meeting now complete and Operation Twist set until the end of the year it's time to focus on company earnings to find strong stock plays

The Real Unemployment Rate Is Nearly 15%

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Reported unemployment is not the same as real unemployment. Here's what that means for investors.
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