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 Traders Should be Cautious This Week

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The trend is sideways to down, and the chart of each major index is negative.

CEO Pay Is Shooting Skyward

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
A study released today revealed that compensation for S&P 500 CEOs jumped almost 37% in 2010. See which 10 made the highest-paid list.

Natural Gas Stocks: An Upside-Heavy Sector for 2012

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Natural gas is set up to eventually overtake coal as the world's No. 2 used fuel. Long-term investors could look smart browsing through this sector's stocks.

The Only Way You Should be Buying Stocks Right Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Accumulate liquid assets to take advantage of irrational declines and buy stocks and commodities only on deep sell-offs.

Asset Managers: A Potential Contrarian Opportunity in 2012

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Solid balance sheets, great profit margins, crummy valuations and even high dividends -- all these attractive traits belong to one beaten-up sector.

How Low Will This Market Go?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The answer may surprise you: Not very far, at least initially.

Sun Might Be Setting on Solar Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
U.S. solar giant First Solar cut its fiscal year forecast for a third time in 2011 -- a huge weight on FSLR shares and a bad omen for the sector.

The Big Cloud on Airlines’ 2012 Horizon: Europe

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
As if the euro zone mess weren't enough, throw in high fuel prices, and airlines face yet another tough year.

Is This a Bear Trap or a Wounded Bull?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should hesitate before taking any strong bearish positions. Here's why.

5 Things Investors Can Learn from Tim Tebow

By Jeff Reeves
The Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow is as polarizing a sports figure as you could want, but he has plenty of characteristics every investor could use.

The Top 11 Market Stories of 2011

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
These headlines dominated financial news outlets and were the biggest market movers of 2011. Do you agree with our ranking? See our list and cast your vote.

NYSE Just a Fraction Away From a Breakdown

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break under the current support could lead to a test of the October low.

Let’s Not Panic Over Buffett Succession

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investor concerns about Warren Buffett's successor are seriously overblown. Here's why the Oracle of Omaha isn't worried -- and why you shouldn't be either.

Is This Just Another Dead-Cat Bounce?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The low-volume rebound tells us there are few committed long-term buyers.

Will Gold Prices Set a New Record in 2012? Here’s 3 Ways to Buy

By Jeff Reeves
Several drivers could continue bumping up the price of gold into 2012 -- here's a closer look at those forces, as well as how to invest in gold.

How to Profit From Lower Commodity Prices

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Global uncertainty has sent the prices of agricultural and soft commodities down. Use these stock and ETF plays to make the most of the downturn.

Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Should Read the Writing on the Wall

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Brick-and-mortar retailers could be in for a rough December as e-tailers dig even further into their holiday sales.

The Only Way This Market Can Be Saved

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Only an immediate upside reversal that takes out the highs of the Dow double-tops can reverse this pattern.

Value Investors Should Feel Like a ‘Kid in a Candy Store’

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
A glut of top-rate companies are available for a song right now. Here's what value investors should be grinning about.
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