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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When You Should Decide to Turn Bullish

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

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

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

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

Before the Bell — Santa’s Back!

Just when you the Grinch stole Christmas, Santa makes a grand entrance. The 337-point surge in the Dow provided welcome relief for investors. But can it last?

Don’t Be Fooled Into Making a Costly Mistake

Thinking a one-day short-covering rally has changed the overall trend is dangerous.

Top Stat: New Jobless Claims Lowest Since 2008

With jobless claims now at their lowest since May 2088, the job market is improving fast. But will stock market respond positively?

2 More Major Indices Issue Sell Signals

The Dow industrials and transports are breaking down just as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq did.

Stock Buybacks: An Investor’s Friend or Foe?

"Putting cash to use" sounds nice, but there are numerous ways to do it, and investors might be surprised to see what stock buybacks actually deliver.

9 Reasons You Shouldn’t Bury Gold Just Yet

Is last week's gold sell-off making you nervous? Here are nine reasons to calm down -- and get confident -- about the yellow metal's long-term prospects.

November’s Retail Report Is Better Than It Looks

Retail sales numbers for November appeared disappointing, but FedEx's latest results refute the notion that consumers are holding back.

Don’t Lose Sleep Over the Euro’s Decline

The strength of the U.S. dollar hasn't been tightly tethered to the market for some time, so don't sweat the euro's recent weakening.

Why Traders Should be Cautious This Week

The trend is sideways to down, and the chart of each major index is negative.

CEO Pay Is Shooting Skyward

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

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

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

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?

The answer may surprise you: Not very far, at least initially.

Sun Might Be Setting on Solar Stocks

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.