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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How to Play the Next Bear Market Rally

The market is oversold and due for a bounce.

Don’t Bet on Support Holding

Selling pressure will quickly take stocks lower when stops get triggered.

October’s the Season — For Capitulation

We'll have to endure a few more bouts of selling before the market hits a solid bottom. Here's our take on when we could see that happen.

Thank Goodness September’s Over — What’s Next for October?

Here's some ideas for both traders and buy-and-holders for the coming month.

Now Might Be the Best Time Ever to Buy a Home

Sometimes homebuyers strike when the iron is hot -- and cheap -- but still eventually get left out to dry. Others have a home to be proud of. InvestorPlace wants to know: What’s your personal housing story?

Why Earnings ‘Expectations’ Are Nothing but Lies and BS

Dozens of Wall Street "experts" put together earnings expectations, yet they collectively underestimate the companies a stunning 80% of the time. Here's why you shouldn't be surprised.

Why Investors Should Be Very, Very Worried

The indicators are offering no support to a market in decline. Get the full take here.

Why 300-Point Swings in the Dow Are Meaningless

Unless you're day trading for a living, the daily jolt of big financial headlines shouldn't affect your investment strategy. Here's the reality.

9 Ways Inflation Is Eating Away Family Food Budgets

Inflation can be difficult to get your head around, but all you need to do is take a look at your grocery receipt to get the picture. Here are nine ugly instances.

The Worst-Case Scenario for This Bear Market

The final downside target could be a 50% retracement of the entire bull market. Get the number here.

Santa Short on Seasonal Jobs for 2011

Best Buy's dearth of holiday hiring -- expected to be down about 50% from last year -- isn't isolated. It's part of a national trend.

Don’t Fall Victim to the Open

High volatility often creates gaps at the open that are usually followed by a move back to a standard mean.

The Technical ‘Secret’ Everyone on Wall Street Already Knows

Because this pattern has been so hyped up, it is taking an alternate route before arriving at its downside target.

Google+: Can There Really Be a Second Social Network?

Google+ vaults to the No. 8 most-visited social networking site after last week's 1,269% jump in visits. Can it reach Facebook's size, and can the two co-exist?

Facebook Takes Another Shot at Groupon

Facebook making inroads with small businesses through free advertising credits, ad education campaign -- possibly a more stable model than Groupon's daily deals.

Ugly Greek Default Could Send Market Down 40%

The U.S. is hovering around bear market territory, but the global financial market has already fallen below this threshold -- still, emerging markets are pushing back.

What Corporate America Can Learn From Madonna

Madonna could teach Corporate America a thing or two about staying relevant. While many companies fail in this regard, three have managed to make dramatic transformations -- and survive.

How Long Before the Bulls Give Up?

This rally appears to be nothing more than short-covering.

3 Investments That Are Better Than Stocks Right Now

In the current environment, it is smarter to play the indices with ETFs, options or futures.