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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Dow’s Support Is About to Give Way

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Internal indicators are overbought as this weak rally runs out of fuel.

Spain & Italy: Different Problem, Same Crisis

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Italy's government spending and Spain's real estate bubble may be different issues, but they are both part of a crisis of confidence.

Has This Rally Reached Its Top?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If the Fed fails to announce a new round of stimulus today, stocks are likely to stumble.

Steer Clear of Betting on the Fed Meeting

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Each round of Fed easing has produced diminishing returns for stocks, and the central bank faces plenty of risks no matter what it chooses to do.

Sell on the First Sign of Strength

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market's recent gains have come on a "hope and a prayer," meaning a number of potential pitfalls could trip up the bulls.

Insider Selling Activity Says Stocks Are a Buy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Insider trading appears to be a good short-term indicator -- and based on recent action, execs and directors are flashing bullish signs for the market.

Forget the Greek Vote: Spain Is the Real Problem

By Jeff Reeves
As the region's fourth-biggest economy, the eurozone needs a healthy Spain. But despite the recent bank rescue plan, Spain is seriously ill and getting worse.

Building China’s Corporate Bond Market

By Fisher Investments
On tap in 2012: A doubling of last year’s corporate bond issuance. Beijing's push to open its capital markets should keep the economy growing.

This Market’s for Traders, Not Investors

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It's time for investors to wait for an outcome to the volatile global struggle before committing meaningful assets to an uncertain outcome.

One Cruddy Year So Far

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
The year so far in the market has been poor, and all of Richard Young's indicators suggest it will remain so through the year. Prepare your portfolio

Market Noise: Clutter, Clutter Everywhere!

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The markets' technicals look good, but considering the glut of macroeconomic and political question marks at play, we could be stuck in neutral for some time.

Don’t Bet on the Outcome of Greece’s Election

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Europe will remain in crisis regardless of this weekend's vote. And even if the pro-euro party prevails, any market gains that creates will be short-lived.

Markets Trading in a Tight Range No Reason for Panic

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Low U.S. interest rates are the new normal as are problems in Greece. The results are stalled markets with no direction.

What Says the Investing All-Star Team?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Our panel of experts recently assembled to discuss the state of the markets and economy. Some thoughts may surprise you and some advise you. You get to pick.

Is Hidden Inflation Choking the Recovery?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Real inflation is higher than reported inflation -- and that's a threat to stocks.

If You’re a Bull, Run for the Hills

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The failure to follow through with a back-to-back rally is more evidence of a very weak market.

Daffy Mr. Dow Doesn’t Know Where To Go

By Richard Band
Markets are not operating on any rational basis, so while waiting for it to sort out, selling Abbott and buying Johnson and Johnson is a good play

Retail Sales Point to Slower Economic Growth

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Cheaper gas isn't enough to get consumers spending elsewhere. But a worse sign is the overall trend of weaker-than-expected key economic reports.

Charts Point Lower Despite Temporary Optimism

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Headlines caused stocks to rally, but volume and breadth continue to favor the bears.
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