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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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.

Stocks Likely to Start New Year on Positive Note

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A number of indicators are on the brink of turning bullish.

New Year’s Prediction #1: Corporate America Borrows Smart

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Louis Navellier's first prediction for 2012 is that the trend of companies issuing debt to implement corporate stock buybacks will continue. See what stocks this will push higher.

New Years Prediction #2: Unemployment Falls to 8%, GDP Grows

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
We'll cross a major job-creation threshold that will be a boon for the recovery as GDP continues to grow.

New Year’s Prediction #3: Finance, the Worst Sector of 2012

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
While homes are still getting foreclosed at alarming rates, banks like Citigroup and other mortgage lenders will suffer with the rest of the sector.

New Year’s Prediction #4: Retail, the Hottest Sector of 2012

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
When Wall Street "experts" warned about the troubled retail sector, I ignored them and made huge profits. I expect more of the same from retail in 2012.

New Year’s Prediction #5: S&P Will Close at Over 1,420

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
By the end of 2012 the broad market should be up 20%. A bold statement indeed, but today looks similar to 1980, and history could repeat itself.

The ONLY Thing That Will Save the Economy in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
There's one thing both the economy -- and you and I -- need to plow ahead in uncertain times like these. See what it is -- and why without it, we're sunk.
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