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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3 Harsh Lessons We Learned From the MF Global Bankruptcy

By Jeff Reeves
MF Global's bankruptcy illustrates how investors, regulators and bank CEOs still have much to learn from the financial sector minefield.

What Jim Rogers Might Say About October’s Market Rally

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's a look at what the iconic investor might be thinking about October's bull run, as well as what investors should expect looking forward.

Market Slices Through Major Support Lines – What’s Next?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bulls must mount a high-volume assault on each of the barriers that broke yesterday. What's next?

Buy Retail Stocks Before The Holiday Boom

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Despite the recent hardships among some retailers, this sector should see their profits boost when consumers show up in force this holiday season. Take this opportunity to buy in now.

How to Interpret the Market’s Mixed Signals

By Dan Wiener
Consumer confidence might be down, but consumer spending and the upward trend in the market tell a different story.

Happy Holidays — Market Timing in the Final Two Months of the Year

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors wanting some holiday market-timing hints should look at this historical data, which highlights seasonal patterns for November and December.

Buyer Beware in This Schizoid Market

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Based on the past 12 months, it's hard to suggest the market has decided on a direction. But there's reason for investors to be cautious.

Shed Dubious Stocks and Funds NOW in an Overbought Market

By Richard Band
Europe has bought itself time with their latest bailout package, but it won't last long. Sell overbought stocks and mutual funds before the euphoria wears off.

Warning: The Ride Down Will Be Just as Fast as the Ride Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After a euro zone debt deal, the charts show the rally may not last. Charts hit that stock market conditions could, at anytime, result in a reversal down.

Only a Fool Would Chase This Bear Market Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
All it took from Europe was a deal on the debt burden and banks, and the markets went bananas over it. But only a fool would chase this rally.

TARP Didn’t Cause a Rally — So Beware Market’s EU Optimism

By Jeff Reeves
Sweeping political solutions don't guarantee success -- nor are they guaranteed cures for bear markets. Take the current rally with a grain of salt.

European Debt Deal Does Little For The Long-Term

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
The positive short-term effects of the European debt deal will be short-lived. The debt crisis is not over by a long shot and will drag on well into 2012.

China Rumors Added to European Debt Drama

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
China rumored to buy European bonds, but a rumor's still a rumor -- markets still will roil until Europe finds order. In the meanwhile, gold continues to strengthen.

Can CEO Meg Whitman Find Time to Run Hewlett-Packard?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hewlett-Packard needs plenty of fixing up -- yet CEO Meg Whitman is filling up her schedule with more outside company's board meeting to attend.

The Market Is Gassed — Short Techs Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Tech stocks were pounded Tuesday, but there's still more bottom to go as long as the major indices are indicating "sell." Sell short some of the tech sector's high-priced stocks.

Look Toward Energy Stocks After Markets Take a Breather

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The indices are hinting toward a pause, followed by higher prices toward year's end. Energy stocks could be especially potent heading into January.

Bears Sharpen Their Claws on Tech Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
Add Amazon to the list of tech-earnings casualties. Here's why tech stock holders may want to bail while they still have gains on the year.

Real Estate Investors Are the SOLUTION to Housing, Not the Problem

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
President Obama launched yet another initiative to help the beleaguered housing market. But the real solution would be incentives for real estate investors.

S&P 500, Russell 2000 Straddling Resistance

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
News out of Europe could send volatile waves throughout the markets, and bad news or a postponed debt decision could send S&P and other indices hurtling down.
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