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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Nasdaq Is Practically Shouting, ‘Overbought!

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the Dow Industrials and S&P 500 are also hitting new highs, the tech index's relative strength indicator is flashing a bright warning.

Is a Major Stock Market Correction Coming?

By John Nyaradi, InvestorPlace Contributor
A normal correction would bring buying opportunities, but defensive moves are in order if a brutal bear market is ahead.

5 Signs Unemployment Will Rise Again Soon

By Jeff Reeves
A steady drumbeat of large-scale layoffs and cutbacks could eventually cast a shadow over the recent 8.3% headline jobless rate.

The Pitfalls of Investing in Emerging Markets

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Emerging markets are promising areas of growth, but recent legal issues in India illustrate the inherent risks involved with investing there.

Gold Mining Execs Are Bullish. Time to Buy?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Top execs at two big miners see prices rising to $2,000 this year. They're probably right.But don't jump yet because better opportunities are likely.

It’s Time to Make a Few Exits

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
There's plenty of reason to believe the markets will keep rolling throughout 2012, but now might be a good time to re-evaluate positions and raise some cash.

Confirmation of a New Bull Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The new trend is technically solid, and all pullbacks of 3% or more should be used as fresh buying opportunities.

Should You Hold Gold or Dig for Miners?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mining stocks might be ready to outperform, but investors should take a closer look through history to determine the best way to play gold.

Decoding the Global Economy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Taking the global market data and decoding it for the average investor. Here are a few things to watch in the weeks and months ahead.

The Fed Is a Much-Needed Wet Blanket

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Even with so much great economic news pouring out, Ben Bernanke continues to act as a buzzkill to keep companies focused on recovery.

The World’s Top Retailers

By InvestorPlace Staff
When it comes to sales, these companies were the most powerful on the planet in 2010, a report by Deloitte and STORES Media shows.

Tanker Shipping Rates Aren’t Covering Costs

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Things have gotten so bad that Global Maritime offered a grain customer free use of a tanker and $2,000 a day towards fuel costs.

Where Did All the Money Go?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Is all this cash really waiting in the wings to come swooping in and drive the market and economy higher? We take a look.

Stat of the Week: 257,000 New Private-Sector Jobs Created

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
With the overall jobless rate falling to the lowest rate since the first full month of Obama’s presidency, things are starting to look up for America.

Stocks Due for a Breather

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After a solid run, the market is exhibiting signs of exhaustion.

Energy Expectations for February

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The usual spring uptick in demand for gasoline, plus the Iran oil embargo, means the cost of gas will rise. That's good news for refiners.

Forget Greek Debt for 6 Weeks and Start Buying Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
No market is risk-free, but positive indicators here at home show it's a good time to forget the Greek debt brouhaha and go on the offensive.

Virus Strikes Passengers and Crew on One of Carnival’s Cruise Ships

By InvestorPlace Staff
Fresh off the Costa Concordia disaster in Italy, cruise ship operator Carnival is now dealing with news of a stomach virus on one of its boats in the Caribbean.

Can January’s Rally Continue?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
February’s record of dismal performance will be put to the test. Any corrections will likely be short-lived and should be used as buying opportunities.
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