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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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.

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
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