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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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7 Ways Inflation Will Hit Americans in 2012

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Despite claims that inflation is easing, consumers know that prices are climbing. From beef to toothpaste, here are seven examples.

Where Traders Should Take Their Next Positions

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The first lines of support should be used to buy stocks in the most volatile sectors for a bounce that could break to new highs.

Stat of the Week: 2.8% Q4 GDP Growth

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
It's the fastest growth rate in 18 months, but it's just below economists' estimates of 3%, mostly because of reduced government spending.

Earnings Season Has Become Meaningless

By James Mack, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earnings no longer give an accurate and clear report of a company's condition, which hurts both companies and their investors.

Stocks Galloping Ahead of Own Earnings Pace

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The S&P 500 is off to a hot start -- even though earnings data has been mostly underwhelming and forecasts are being trimmed at a high rate.

How Worried Should Investors be About Market’s Reversal?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Dow failed at its first attempt to break through resistance.

Central Banks Join the Gold-Buying Binge

By BullionVault
But for central banks to get back to their 1980s' average would require a 15-fold increase in gold's value, and private buyers are far more voracious.

GDP Is Disappointing, but Doesn’t Spell Certain Doom

By Jeff Reeves
Weak growth is better than none. But don't get hung up on the report. Some companies will do well in 2012 whatever GDP is.

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?
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