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, Europe, Jobs and Alcoa Tell the Market Tale

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Alcoa earnings, worries about Spain, and earnings expectations for the first quarter took the markets down yesterday, but are no reason for concerns.

With Cheap Natural Gas, Who Needs Nukes?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
A glut of natural gas has upended the cost-benefit of new and existing nuclear plants.

Before You Jump on the Bullish Alcoa Bandwagon …

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A little secret about the Alcoa barometer: It's crap. Investors should keep their eye off today's market reaction and instead look at the bigger picture.

Facebook and Instagram: A Picture Worth a Billion

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Facebook's billion dollar purchase of Instagram should benefit both companies, with particular interest on the Facebook side as they head towards their IPO.

Don’t Get Caught on the Wrong Side of the Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders would be wise to close their short positions immediately.

Markets Poised for a Strong Second Quarter

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The momentum from a very strong 1Q should carry into the 2Q, as the fundamentals are still solid, and the Eurozone crises continues to be managed.

Investors: Wake Up to China’s Inflation

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
While most of the media and investors were busy mourning last week's jobs report, China dropped an important bit of bad news all its own.

First-Quarter Earnings Preview

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Weak Q1 numbers will hardly be a surprise -- and should therefore already be reflected in share prices. Here's what investors can expect this earnings season.

Utilities: From Hero to Zero and Back Again?

By Michael A. Gayed
One of the best-performing sectors over the past decade has also been one of the most boring to watch on a day-to-day basis.

BRICs Report: India, Vetting the Vowel

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
China gets the headlines, but India's rapid growth has continued for almost two decades. Here's what investors should know about this BRICs nation.

S&P 500 Just 7 Points From Crucial Support

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break through the current support zone would change the near-term trend to down.

What Bear Market?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The markets are awash in cash, and with it comes the opportunity to invest in either stock buybacks or mergers. Here are three bull market signs for investors.

What the March Jobs Report Survey Says

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The March jobs report holds out some hope that the recovery is still clicking along, albeit slowly and with some ups and downs.

Beware of These Natural Gas Victims

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Falling prices amid a growing glut are spreading lots of pain, and not just among nat gas and coal stocks. Here are three other sectors getting slammed.

Expect a Rocky Market Ride This Week

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
With most traders just now able to react to last week's shoddy jobs report, we can expect volatility and perhaps a significant move down in equities this week.

BRICs Report: Grow, China, Grow!

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Ignore the "slowdown" talk, China is where growth can be found. Here's how longer-term investors can play -- and profit -- from The Middle Kingdom.

Q1 Earnings Outlook Looks Dubious

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
First-quarter earnings growth is expected to be stagnant, but we should be thankful for these low expectations.

After a Strong Q1, Easing Into Q2

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
After a robust first quarter, the markets may be ready for a rest, as some previews of earning suggests a slow down in revenue growth.

BRICs Report: Is the Samba Over for Brazil?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Brazilian stocks have drifted downward for the better part of two years -- but don't against the power of the country's emerging middle class.
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