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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Buy the Sleepers of This Bull Market

Financials have the best potential for a big advance.

Could New BofA Fees Hurt Financials?

Bank of America (BAC) reportedly is once again considering new fees. But it might be difficult to sour investors on the bullish financial sector.

Europe: All Quiet on the Western Front

The market's fairly muted reaction to the ECB's highly anticipated second round of bank lending shows investors don't see an imminent collapse of the eurozone.

Why Nasdaq 3,000 Doesn’t Mean Much

Wall Street is sure to be celebrating "Nasdaq 3,000" today. But the victory is hollow, and investors should look to other indices for signs of market health.

Are China’s Slowing Auto Sales a Red Flag?

When "slowing" growth still means scorching growth, so no need to worry. January's numbers are a faint yellow flag at most.

Earnings, Global Gains Fuel Dow’s 13,000

Stock markets worldwide continue to make a valiant recovery by any measure. So when will we see the Dow close above 13,000?

3 Hard Assets That Could Outshine Gold

Investors looking to diversify or hedge against inflation shouldn't overlook palladium, silver or platinum. Like gold, they're winners.

Leap Day — What a Difference 4 Years Makes!

Bear Stearns, triple-digit gold ... the market was a much different place the last time Feb. 29 graced the calendar. Let's look back at where we were in 2008.

Apple is the Perfect Pick for This Overbought Market

Despite Nasdaq’s overbought indicators and lack of volume, Apple remains undervalued.

Facebook Gamers Are a Dwindling Breed

A new report says the number of active users who play social games fell by half last year, so Facebook and Zynga need to innovate to reignite growth.

Europe and Asia Recover, Oil Demand Grows

The euro has rallied to the dollar, reaching a 10-week high last week. With Asia's economies also recovering, the demand for oil will grow.

My 3 Reasons for Why Crude Oil Prices Are Pushing Higher

Iran isn't the only factor contributing to higher prices at the pump. Find out what other two major factors are fueling the fire.

The Sector That Will Lead Us to New Highs

If the banks continue to push higher on decent volume, the market should follow.

Are the Real Estate Numbers ‘Real’ Anymore?

The accuracy of homebuilding data recently has come into question, making investment planning for the usual boon of spring season a bit more difficult.

5 Reasons You’ll See $5 Gasoline in 2012

Geopolitical unrest across Africa as well as the Mideast leaves pump prices nowhere to go but up.

When to Buy Stocks This Week

Despite the lack of high volume and volatility, the market continues to plow ahead. Don't sell the market short, but buy on the dips.

2 Important Issues That Bulls Are Overlooking

European debt woes and the prospect of higher taxes in the U.S. are likely to lead to a market correction by summer.

Are the Best Days of Berkshire and Buffett Behind Us?

Berkshire's earnings report and Buffett's letter to shareholders raise the question: When will this iconic investor again post the profits we've come to expect?

Gold Slides, Silver Up After Week of Gains

New-home sales and consumer confidence reached higher-than-expected levels in January.