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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Rental Investments Are Thriving as Homeownership Is Dying

By Jeff Reeves
A look at the numbers shows homeownership is headed way, way down. Here are four ways to invest in the up-and-comer -- rentals.

Tech Stocks Fail to Bail Out the Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Many analysts have been counting on the sector, but it is faring poorly as well.

Why You Should Sell This Week

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The chances of moving through overhead resistance are slim.

Look to Currencies for Clues to the Market’s Next Move

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Resistance could indicate a pause before a continuation higher. Watch the euro and the U.S. dollar for clues to the U.S.equity market.

The Bond King Does an About-Face

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Bill Gross pulls an investing U-turn and says inflation likely to stay low -- and if that's the case, investors should focus on these income stocks.

5 Reasons to Doubt September’s Resurgence in Retail Sales

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Automakers drove a September bounce, but pent-up demand was part of it. For that and other reasons, take this retail sales boost with a grain of salt.

Is This Market Running Out of Steam?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With tech stocks and financials canceling each other out, the likelihood of a sideways move is increasing.

3 Industries Where It’s Impossible to Get a Job

By Jeff Reeves
While things are improving in the health care and technology sectors, finding a job in these three industries remains a dogfight.

Will the Q4 Rally Continue?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are showing strong support.

8 Charts to Watch Now

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Are we destined for a late-year rally or just more churning within the S&P 500 range of 1,100 to 1,200? These developing indicators may reveal the market's next move.

5 Reasons for Investors to Be Worried

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are five examples of damning data and nagging negatives that have staying power.

The Only Stock That Really Matters Today

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The indices could rise into the upper range of resistance or be in for a big pullback.

Market Likely to Hinge on the Financials

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A less-than-stellar earnings report from JPM could cause a sell-off.

Rally Is a Breath of Fresh Air, But the Prudent Want Proof

By Richard Band
The recent rally is refreshing, but investors should stay cautious and buy stocks and mutual funds on significant pullbacks only. The European debt crisis still looms.

Dr. Doom Gets Optimistic With His Own Shop

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
When a company wants to sell out, it will often hire an investment bank like Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) or Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS). They will put…

3 Market Insights From Earnings Oracle Alcoa

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Maybe the earnings bar is set too darn high for current market conditions -- and Alcoa shows even a lowered bar might not even help.

What It Will Take to Change the Market’s Trend

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A break above resistance could switch the overall trend from down to sideways.

The 4 Sectors to Buy Next

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
If the market confirms a higher low, look to add long exposure in the most oversold groups.

Here’s the Next Steve Jobs

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Who will be the next Steve Jobs? There are a few high-profile candidates, but only one seems to have the Jobsian touch.
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