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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Lousy Jobs Report Follows a Rush of Layoff News

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Friday's jobs report was utterly disappointing, but considering some of May's layoff news, we shouldn't be surprised -- now or in the future.

Stocks: Will a June Swoon Follow Sell in May?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Just about everything sold off last month, but a bottom may be near if previous patterns hold. In any case, sitting tight is the safest strategy for now.

All Major Indicators Flashing Caution

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Sell into rallies and only buy on sell-offs of 10% or more from current prices.

Wells Fargo Settles Memphis Lawsuit for $432.5 Million

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Wells Fargo has agreed to pay out $432.5 million to settle a lawsuit by the city of Memphis, Tenn., over predatory lending to minority borrowers.

Retail Same-Store Sales Mostly Strong in May

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Shoppers flocked to retail stores in May, sending same-store sales at many retailers past expectations for the month.

5 Signs of an Ugly Summer for Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
Local or global, confidence-sapping stories are all too easy to find -- and in the low-volume summer months that can be especially painful. So, stay defensive!

America: Good Riddance, Stock Buybacks!

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
CEOs are starting to spend more on their companies and less on share repurchases. That's not just good for growing business -- it's good for American jobs.

America Is Stuck in a ‘Seinfeld Market’

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
We can expect more volatility on old news until the Greek election. For now, the safest course in the face of market uncertainty is to sit tight.

Buy Now and You May Regret It

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bull market is intact, but chances are strong that we will be able to buy stocks at even lower prices.

Don’t Buy Into This Short-Lived Bounce

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The rally might continue through the remainder of the week, but the trend is down.

Energy Nears (Relative) Support

By Michael A. Gayed
Better hold off on any decision, though, until Europe and the credit markets recover.

Eurobonds: A Complicated Solution

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Eurobonds would help crisis and non-crisis countries alike, but Germany rightfully fears such a bailout would prevent needed reforms from ever happening.

Forget Short-Term Volatility: Copper Has Nowhere to Go But Up

By Jeff Reeves
Despite the volatility that is typical for commodity markets, a number of copper experts are bullish on the base metal.

Get Ready to Sell

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Short-covering rallies are likely to dominate trading. Here's how traders and investors can take advantage of these opportunities.

Stocks Are Going Down – The Aussie Dollar Proves It

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
This week is seeing the AUD/JPY hitting a new low, and the SPX trying to cling to a feeble bounce. When these charts diverge, it usually is bearish for both.

Banks Still Are Failing, But Not Like Before

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Financial firms are now going bust at the slowest rate in years. Plus, the FDIC says, the number of 'problem' banks is also down to a multi-year low.

Enjoy Earnings, Breathe Easy on Europe

By InvestorPlace Contributor
Regional weakness in Europe need not spell global trouble. Instead, be encouraged by growth in earnings and, perhaps more telling, revenues.

The New Frontier in Mining Is … Europe?

By Jeff Reeves
EMED Mining makes a bullish case for copper while digging into forgotten European opportunities.

Surprise! A Cooler Summer for Pump Prices

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A confluence of factors has gasoline in retreat, just in time for Americans hitting the road. The prospect of $5 gas is fading, at least for now. Enjoy!
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