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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5 Signs Pointing to Fewer Presents Under the Tree in 2011

By Jeff Reeves
A host of disturbing consumer headlines foretell a rather bleak holiday shopping season for retailers -- and the broader market.

Odds in Favor of a Move Lower

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The VIX is in the danger zone and the stochastic favors further downside.

Chrysler’s IPO Should Hit the Fast Lane

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Parent Fiat says it’s in no rush for a Chrysler public offering, but it should be -- the third-largest U.S. automaker is on a roll.

Economy’s Latest Enemy — Mother Nature

By Jeff Reeves
Amid all the pressures weighing down on the economy and the stock market, Mother Nature looks set to deliver her own wintry dampening.

Think Twice Before Going Bargain Hunting

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The major indices are flashing clear sell signals. Rallies should be used to unload stinker stocks.

Look for Technical Clues Outside U.S.

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The charts of European equity indices may offer a better perspective.

Greece Drops a Bomb on Europe

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The Greek PM threw the debt deal to a January referendum, drawing the ire of the EU and sending global stock markets tumbling. What happens if voters say "no"?

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.
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