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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What’s Lurking in This Market?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The high VIX indicates violent selling could occur if investors are hit with bad news. Here's what to look for.

Wait for Confirmation Before Placing Any Bets

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Charts show the market is at a critical juncture.

Gold Bubble or Platinum at a Bargain? Metric Shows Something Has to Give

By Jeff Reeves
The price ratio of platinum to gold indicates a big move is in the works. Either the gold bubble will burst before investors' eyes or platinum will go on a tear.

What in the World Should You Do About Gold?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The gold bubble is a lingering field, so spread your wealth out between direct stocks and ETFs, and play it slow.

What to Buy, Avoid for the Rest of 2011

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Beaten-down stocks and big names are solid plays for the final four months of the year.

The Investment World’s New Rock Star

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
This money-making phenom has seen a 25.3% return on his fund this year, and an average annual gain of 15% since 1991. Who is he?

Gold, Silver Up as Investors Soak in Obama, Bernanke Speeches

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trusts, mining ETFs and silver mining shares were broadly down early Friday, with gold miners middling between small gains and losses.

4 More Tech CEOs That Should Get the Axe

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Carol Bartz failed to give Yahoo a growth strategy and was fired. These four CEOs should be next to get the boot.

3 Things Automakers Learned From Saab’s Bankruptcy

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
General Motors jettisoned the snake-bit auto brand Saab just in the nick of time. Here are three lessons they learned.

3 Things That Should Have the Bulls Nervous

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Chart resistance, a stronger U.S. dollar and low short interest are not good signs.

Gold Climbs in Wake of Weak Jobs Report

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mining ETFs and miners also head higher, with Newmont Mining spiking almost 3% in early Thursday trading.

Don’t Fool Yourself – Gold Isn’t a ‘Righteous’ Investment

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Gold investing seems to be the saintly alternative in this mixed up market, but don't fool yourself into thinking gold investments are "righteous."

Wall Street’s 3 Most Valuable CEOs

By Jeff Reeves
No leadership vacuum here. These CEOs have presided over tremendous growth and led their companies to extraordinary success. See who makes the short list.

GE’s Immelt Should Finally Get His Due

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Electric's stock has been hammered, but Immelt should get some credit for the company's continued earnings growth and strong foreign positioning.

How to Spot the Next Market Reversal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Charts show this bear market rally is almost over.

Sorry, Bulls, It’s Still a Bear Market

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
This rally may have another few hundred basis points left to go, but it is just an oversold bounce.

Buy BP as You Get Back to the Wall Street Grind

By Richard Band
BP's cheap price and generous earnings post-oil spill may prove fortuitous for stock investors.

Gold, Silver Down Sharply on News of Jobs, Stimulus Package

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trusts, mining ETFs and miners also broadly falling, with NovaGold Resources among the hardest hit.

Err on the Side of Bullishness – Buy Now!

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Multi-decade lows for the stock market mean that big values are out there for gutsy investors who are willing to jump into stocks at current valuations.
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