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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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.

Bulls Have a Chance to Romp, But Not Much

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Expect stocks to continue rallying in the short term, but numerous pieces of evidence point to bears' re-emergence soon enough.

Forget Europe – 11 Straight Quarters of Awesome Earnings Tells the Real Story

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Forget Europe! Eleven straight quarters of awesome earnings tell the real story. Here's the truth about the S&P 500 and stock growth.

Has the Market Seen Its Low for the Year?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The near-term trend has changed to up, but the indices are still in a bear market.

Higher Prices Possible, but Air Is Getting Thin

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500 is coming into a major resistance area, but could make it to 1,300.

Sell This Irrational Rally: Optimism About Europe Is a No-Win for Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
More questions than answers remain on the euro zone debt crisis fix, which should give investors pause. Here's why you should get defensive -- or short.

Market Confirms a Sell Signal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bulls are in trouble if the 50-day moving average doesn’t hold.

The Time to Short Is Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is struggling to maintain a push above its 50-day moving average and issued a sell signal. Take advantage of this short-selling opportunity.

5 Fees Pinching Customers’ Wallets

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Unemployment, high grocery costs and lower wages already are weighing down consumers -- and these five fees aren't helping matters.
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