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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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.

7 Best InvestorPlace Columns of 2011

By Jeff Reeves
Take a look back at some of our best work from the past 52 weeks.

Year-End Zigzag Reflects Confused Sentiment

By Richard Band
Even in the last days of 2011, the market doesn't know what to make of the daily whiplash between good and bad news.

Gold Records 11th Consecutive Annual Gain, Ends 2011 Up 11%

By BullionVault
Gold's rise this year was in stark contrast to losses in silver, base metals and the world's stock markets.

The Best and Worst Dow Jones CEOs of 2011

By Jeff Reeves
Companies don't always live and die by their CEOs, but they sure make a difference. These winning and losing stocks are good reflections of who was behind the wheel in 2011.

What the Market Faces as it Heads Into the New Year

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite a higher close yesterday, there is no change to the technical position of the key indices. In order to move forward, here is what must happen.

The High-Probability Outlook for 2012

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After 12 troublesome months, the major U.S. indices seem primed to end 2011 on a high note. Is this another mini-bull, or will 2012 be met with harsh reality?

Gold Hits 6-Month Low, Breaches Lehman 2008 Support Level

By BullionVault
The euro zone debt crisis keeps downward pressure on gold. In London trading, the price fell below the trendline off the October 2008 low.

Hold Off on New Positions Until the New Year

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With most charts at the apex of ascending triangles, the market should reveal its next move soon.

The January Effect: Fact or Fiction?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Before you decide to play the momentum wave known as the "January Effect," you should look at whether the theory holds water.

3 Things Helping to Revive Investor Sentiment

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
A combination of a hint of lower interest rates in the U.S. along with boosted euro zone confidence has lifted the stock market back to positive territory.

Why Stock Buybacks Are So Popular Now

By James Mack, InvestorPlace Contributor
Companies have eschewed spending on new hires, R&D, even dividends, and instead are buying back stock at a rapid clip. Here's why.

Winning Sector of 2011 Still Making New Highs

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the major indices ground to a halt, the Dow Jones Utility Average broke from the top of its bullish channel.
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