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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7 Best InvestorPlace Columns of 2011

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

Year-End Zigzag Reflects Confused Sentiment

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%

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

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

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

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

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

With most charts at the apex of ascending triangles, the market should reveal its next move soon.

The January Effect: Fact or Fiction?

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

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

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

While the major indices ground to a halt, the Dow Jones Utility Average broke from the top of its bullish channel.

4 After-Christmas Dividend Buys

Investors should focus on dividends this window-dressing season.

Overall, Not a Bad Week at All

This week's jobs report, positive news from Europe and rising home sales sparked a rally that wiped out all the ups and downs of the 2011 market.

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Stock prices are drifting upwards and volatility is declining as the holidays near. So, here's a year-end reminder -- and a bold hope for 2012.

Protect Your Portfolio From Wall Street Tricks

Here are several common ways investors can be hoodwinked -- and how you can prevent that from happening.

Readers’ Choice: Top Market Stories of 2011

The votes are in. Here's how InvestorPlace.com readers ranked the year's biggest market-moving news headlines of 2011.

What We Can Realistically Expect From the Market’s Latest Buy Signal

Resistance lines are seldom broken on low-volume, pre-holiday sessions. Here's when they'll most likely break.

Rogue Traders: Not as Rare as You Think

It's only when their "unauthorized" bets go bad that they make news. Otherwise, what the so-called rogues do is business as usual.