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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9 Ways Inflation Is Eating Away Family Food Budgets

By Jeff Reeves
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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

By Jeff Reeves
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

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
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

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
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?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
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%

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
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?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
This rally appears to be nothing more than short-covering.

3 Investments That Are Better Than Stocks Right Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the current environment, it is smarter to play the indices with ETFs, options or futures.

The Worst Housing Crash Side Effect That’s Eroding Family Savings

By Jeff Reeves
The crush on homeowners has trickled over to renters, with "unaffordable housing" rates rising for years.

Gold: Is it Time to Call the Top?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Even if the bubble hasn't officially popped, investors should take the time to gain perspective from last week's gold plunge.

How to Beat the Market — Buy What Your Friend’s Friend Is Buying

By Jeff Reeves
Maybe third-hand stock-picking is the path to profits -- or maybe smart calls on "ugly" but solid stocks remains the way to go.

Why You Should be Leery of a Strong Open Today

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Margin calls are due, so look for a continuation of the downtrend even if bargain hunters dominate the open.

Clues to Spot When a Bottom Is Forming

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
How to tell when an intermediate-term low in stocks may be coming.

Gold, Silver and Miners Pummeled Friday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold hits $1,700 mark and keeps on dropping, silver skirts under $30 in Friday mid-afternoon trading.

September Lows Resemble August Woes

By Richard Band
After the shellacking of the past two sessions, the stock market stands within hailing distance of the August lows.

China Slowdown Less Crash, More Cool Calculation

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Metrics definitely signal a slowing Chinese economy -- but that and plunging stock values don't tell the whole story.
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