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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The Real Dow Number to Worry About

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The December low is much more important than the oft-cited ‘January Barometer.’

U.S. Put a Pasting on Foreign Stocks in 2011

By Dan Wiener
The spread between U.S. and foreign stocks was enormous in 2011, with American shares coming out on top.

Gold Bugs, Stop Laughing!

By BullionVault
Japan demonstrates that even a meteoric rise in gold doesn't necessarily mean a meteoric rise for all investors.

Weak Earnings Today Could Unleash the Bulls Tomorrow

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Everybody is hoping for a great earnings season when they should be rooting for a weaker showing.

Proof Kodak Was Doomed, 14 Years Ago

By Jeff Reeves
Eastman Kodak (NYSE:EK) is in it deep. While Kodak is is trying to stave off bankruptcy via restructuring, crippling debt and troubles turning a profit mean there isn’t much time on the clock.

Investors Are Frightened, But Still Fightin’

By Richard Band
Despite initial jobless claims coming in higher than expected, the market ended on a high note Thursday. What is behind the recent positively in the market?

3 Potholes Facing Automakers in 2012

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Automakers' sales are projected to be higher in 2012, and while optimism is high -- especially in the U.S. -- a few issues could hinder performance.

Novartis Cutting 2,000 Jobs – So Much for Healthy Healthcare Stocks!

By InvestorPlace Staff
Novartis NYSE:NVS is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs in the United States. The reason? Patent expiration for its blockbuster blood pressure drug Diovan.

Why Stocks Are Likely to Head Higher

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A correction is in order, but not quite yet.

China’s 2012 Gold Panic

By BullionVault
Chinese consumers' fear of inflation and their surging demand for gold may well give rise to a debate over devaluing the yuan, not raising it.

What the Charts Say to Expect for the Next Few Months

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The recent breakouts appear genuine, but that’s not all they’re saying.

Blue Skies Ahead for Investors? Perhaps Not

By Richard Band
Despite a positive January, headline stock indices could backtrack sharply in February and March. It might be prudent to make conservative portfolio adjustments.

Exclusive: Fox Business’ Melissa Francis Talks About Why She Left CNBC

By Jeff Reeves
In our exclusive interview, new Fox Business addition Melissa Francis talks about her move from CNBC, unemployment, oil and family.

Earnings Announcements — Jan. 12-16

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Earnings season started off on a positive note this week. Here's a look at a few more companies reporting over the next week -- including expectations for each.

Alcoa Gives Positive Outlook, Boosts Market

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Alcoa kicked off earnings season, and though its results didn't fully live up to expectations, the forward outlook was promising and the markets opened strong.

Pullback in Order – Make Sure You’re a Buyer

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We should experience a run of profit-taking before the market goes higher.

Consumer and Market Predictions for 2012

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
There have been gradual improvements in the economy that hardly seem noteworthy, but, when looked at on a larger scale, you can see a significant shift.

Swiss Bank Scandal’s Effect on Investors

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Swiss National Bank Chairman Philipp Hildebrand resigned amid a scandal involving his wife. Now taking center spotlight: the Swiss franc and banking privacy.

Wall Street Pay Cut Looms

By InvestorPlace Staff
Wall Streeters are feeling the pain of the economy this bonus season and anticipate a 30% cut in bonus pay.
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