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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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.

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.
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