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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Brazil: Currency Is Key for Vale

By Tim Seymour, Founder, EmergingMoney.com & CNBC Contributor
Dealing with exchange rates is one of the things that makes trading in foreign stocks both exciting and complex. Last year Brazil led the way…

Is the Homebuilder Rebound Over Already?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
A poor December new home sales report out Thursday stopped rallying homebuilder stocks in their tracks. Here's where they're headed next.

Market’s Next Pullback No Cause for Concern

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The failure to break to new highs is an indication prices are headed lower, but not a signal the advance is over.

Market Momentum Ignores Mixed Earnings

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Barring a sharp downturn in the economy, 2012 should be another year of profit growth -- albeit at a slower pace.

Warning Signs That the Market is Topping

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Buyers were lured in by a surprising Fed announcement, but this rally may have run its course.

Investors Are Opting for the Mattress Over the Market

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Many are choosing their savings accounts over investing in the market. This is a big mistake. Risk-takers will take this pessimism and turn it into opportunity.

Contemplating Risk — When Should You Buy Again?

By Richard Band
The market is improving. Treasury yields have climbed and the dollar is strengthening. But what would it take to make investors eager buyers of stocks again?

How Oil Can Save Natural Gas

By John Nyaradi, InvestorPlace Contributor
If oil prices keep marching higher -- especially because of geopolitical conflict in the Middle East -- demand for alternatives like gas will climb.

Do Magic Mushrooms Hold the Key to Treating Depression?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Controversial British researcher touting use of "magic mushroom" compound psilocybin in treating depression as illegal drugs move further into pharma forefront.

The 7 Largest Bankruptcies in U.S. History

By Jeff Reeves
Kodak went under last week, and 2011 saw AMR Corp and MF Global go under. But none of these companies cracked this list of worst bankruptcies in U.S. history.

When to Start Buying Stocks Again

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The major indices have reached significant resistance and are likely to head back toward their respective support lines. The conclusion?

Schwab and Ameritrade Offer Market Insights

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
What are people with money doing with it? With both retail and institutional clients, Ameritrade and Schwab earnings provide a clue. Here's what we teased out.

Industrial Production Up 3.1% Over Last Year

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
For now, it looks as if fourth-quarter GDP growth, which will be announced on January 27, could come in at over 3%. That would be very good news.

Caution: Correction May be Around the Corner

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The internal and sentiment indicators are negative, and the drop in momentum is unsettling.

Global Growth Lifts Exchanges Worldwide

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
There's good news from Spain, Germany and China -- and the S&P 500 index is on pace to have its strongest January in 15 years.

Are America’s Big Banks on the Mend?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Despite mixed-to-disappointing Q4 earnings, most big banks' stocks have been booming. But the biggest question is: Where do they go from here?

Why Market Timing Is A Fool’s Game

By Dan Wiener
So-called economic experts are routinely wrong in their predictions of short-term market movements for anywhere from a few weeks to a year out. So don't listen.

Europe, the U.S. Expansion and the Concordia Tragedy

By Dan Wiener
Last week's big stories played out in several different areas, from European bond ratings to Fed policy direction to mutual funds that hold cruise lines.

4 Charts You Should See Before You Buy Stocks This Week

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the best start to a new year in 15 years, investors should be cautious.
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