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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Before the Bell — Santa’s Back!

By Richard Band
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Thinking a one-day short-covering rally has changed the overall trend is dangerous.

Top Stat: New Jobless Claims Lowest Since 2008

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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?

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
"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

By John Nyaradi, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Dan Wiener
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

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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

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.
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