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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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.

4 After-Christmas Dividend Buys

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors should focus on dividends this window-dressing season.

Overall, Not a Bad Week at All

By Dan Wiener
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

By Richard Band
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

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are several common ways investors can be hoodwinked -- and how you can prevent that from happening.

Readers’ Choice: Top Market Stories of 2011

By InvestorPlace Staff
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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

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

When You Should Decide to Turn Bullish

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Stocks will more than likely continue to trade sideways until the big money enters the market. Here's when you can expect the momentum indicator to turn positive.

ECB’s Loans Will Do Little to Fix Europe Itself

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Banks might have gained liquidity, but is it prudent for them to turn around and buy indebted countries' shaky government bonds?

Emerging-Market Opportunists: Tell the BRICs to Hit the Bricks

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
The world's top investors are finding opportunities in emerging markets other than the BRICs. Mark Mobius and others are investing millions in MINTs and VISTA.

Gold and the U.S. Dollar’s Permanent Crisis

By BullionVault
Cheer up! This permanent state of emergency is doing a wonderful nothing to unwind the gold bubble.
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