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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Jamie Dimon Says JPM Stock Will Eventually Take Care of Itself

By InvestorPlace Staff
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon comments on the health of his company, the economy, Europe and banking stress tests.

Will Dodge Dart Put Chrysler in Top Gear?

By Jeff Reeves
Strong sales of the redesigned classic could help the company shore up its weak small-car position -- and prove its partnership with Fiat.

Even Middling Q4 Earnings Could Lift Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
As first-to-report Alcoa showed, with expectations low, it might not be too hard for most S&P 500 companies to post a beat-and-raise quarter.

Jobs, Sales Data Generating Positivity

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Positive stats from the Labor and Commerce Departments showed an increase in private sector jobs, orders for manufactured goods and retail sales forecasts.

What to Look at When the Charts Aren’t Saying Anything

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With little in the way of new technical developments, traders may want to consider these other indicators.

How to Make Sense of Master Limited Partnership Taxes

By Jeff Reeves
These high-yield dividend stock investments combine the tax advantages of a partnership with high dividends and liquidity. Here's what you need to know come tax time.

Buy Stocks on Pullbacks Unless …

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Be a buyer on any retreat as long as the pullback falls short of violating the respective 50-day moving averages of the major indices.

Why a “Blindside” by China Means a Great Buying Opportunity

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
China is having growing pains, but so did the U.S., and it's still been the best place to invest for 100 years. I say ignore the naysayers, or you'll miss out.

3 Power-Trading Principles for 2012

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Arm yourself with these three Power Principles to hit it out of the park and boost your trading wins this year.

The Post-October Rally May Be Stalling

By Richard Band
Despite the latest bullish hoopla, signs point the other way, and the S&P still hasn't closed above its Oct. 28 recovery peak of 1,285.

The Big Story the Financial Media Missed

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Dow closed lower for the first time in 2012, but there’s a much more important story here.

Forget the ADP Numbers — Big Corporations Still Slashing Workers

By Jeff Reeves
ADP released upbeat jobs data from December and revised November higher, but rumblings from PepsiCo, Boeing show profit-propping layoffs still are the trend.

2 Bullish Signals for the Nasdaq

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While still lagging, the index is showing some signs of improvement. But, on the bearish side ...

An Investor’s Guide to Housing Reports

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home prices, housing starts, mortgage applications and more. Here's how to sort out the often-confusing plethora of real estate reports.

Don’t Let the Recent Surge Give You Amnesia

By Richard Band
Although the market has surged in recent days, exercise the utmost discipline with new purchases. Don't chase stocks that have recently jumped sharply.

Euro Zone Holiday Present Followed by U.S. Consumer Confidence

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The euro zone's December turnaround helped boost the global economy. In the U.S., the Conference Board announced consumer confidence surged 64.5% in December.

New Year Kicks Off With Major Bullish Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The long-term bear market is still with us, but there appears to be enough positive pressure to put the old highs behind us and establish a bull market. That is, if ...

Positive Trends Shed Positive Light on 2012

By Dan Wiener
2011 was as volatile a year as any. Fortunately, important market indicators such as new recent home sales and increased spending gives 2012 promise.

What We Can Learn From 2011’s Reversal of Market Fortune

By Richard Band
A look back at the missteps of 2011, what they mean and what we can do to learn from them. Among good plays for 2012? This medical device maker.
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