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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Will the Bulls Take the Reins This Week?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
To do so, they must take a stab at the enormous overhead resistance that confronts them.

Crisis Averted — Until December Resistance Kills Rally

By Richard Band
Stocks are taking one more shot at the upside before the year-end rally runs into heavy resistance, probably during the first half of December.

The Euro Has Only One Way to Go

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
According to Nouriel "Doctor Doom" Roubini, the euro zone faces four likely scenarios -- and none bodes well for the currency.

A Vegas Housing Rebound? Don’t Bet on It

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
New Nevada regulations are slowing foreclosure processing, but that doesn’t mean delinquencies are declining in Vegas.

The Bears Are in Charge

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Volatility remains high, and while the indices were all slightly up Thursday, they're trading in narrow zones. Be wary of a break through support lines.

Major Reversal Should Not be Ignored Despite Market Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After Wednesday’s sell-off, the S&P 500 is likely to fall to its 50-day moving average.

How to Play Decelerating Earnings Growth Going Into 2012

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The past two months have seen stocks crash 20%, chop around all summer, endure a recession call and then zoom up 20%. What can investors expect next?

The Bulls’ Only Hope

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The sole hope for the bulls is that somehow buyers will emerge to salvage this decline from a penetration of the support line at 1,220. If not ...

Events in Europe Share Eerie Resemblance to 2007-08 U.S. Mortgage Crisis

By Richard Band
While there might not be another 2008 in our future, the ongoing crisis in Europe should give pause to even the sturdiest optimist.

Want a Rally? Put on Your Pompoms and Start Rooting for Banks

By Jeff Reeves
It's easy to hate banks, but if you're hoping for a U.S. rally, you'd better be cheering on the financial sector. Here's why we can't have a lasting recovery without it.

Think Greener Pastures for the Bull Are Ahead? Think Again

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is being confronted with enormous overhead resistance.

Navigating a Bear Market

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Economic conditions and stock trends point to a bear market. Here are strategies for dealing with the situation.

Traders May Squeeze Another 2% Out of Market

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500’s upside potential is limited, but the index could go higher in the short term.

Not Holding Gold Yet? Hurry Up!

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even as gold nears $1,800 an ounce again, there are good reasons to invest in the yellow metal now. Here's why it may not be too late.

Buffett Goes on a Buying Binge

By Jeff Reeves
Despite the dismal summer, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway had its biggest stock-buying spree in 15 years. Take a peek at some of the details.

Plenty of Positivity From a Week of Feel-Good Jobs Reports

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
During the political squabbling and market swings over the past three months, we've actually managed to create over a million jobs and drop the jobless rate.

The One Thing Missing From This Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The lack of volume is an indication of a key missing ingredient that is required to move stocks higher. Here's what the market needs.

Decent Domestic Economic News Lost in the Euro Zone’s Turmoil

By Dan Wiener
While Greek Prime Minister Papandreou's announcement of the referendum threw a monkey wrench into the bailout plan, positive jobs news might have been overlooked.

The Best Way to Play This Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While investors ride out the uncertainty in safe havens, traders willing to take on more risk can still make money.
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