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.

Top Stories

Market News

Gold, Silver Range-Bound Early Friday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Commerce department's revised Q2 estimate, Bernanke remarks at Jackson Hole, Wyo., do little to shake metals.

6 Simple Phrases That Can Make You Rich

By Richard Band
Here are six simple principles to follow that will put you on the road to riches.

How to Prepare Your Portfolio for Hurricane Irene

By Jeff Reeves
Prepare your stock investing portfolio for Hurricane Irene by selling insurers and volatile stocks in the market today, and consider buying shares of this retailer.

Investors Need the Real Story on Jobs’ Health

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even in a limited role, Jobs is critical to Apple, making the real story about his health vital to investors.

2 Safe, High-Yielding ETFs to Buy Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
These funds are loaded with preferred stocks in banks and other cash-rich companies.

Stay Out of the Path of Bernanke and Irene

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's best to keep directional exposure to a minimum into early next week.

European Banking System Nearing Collapse

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Renewed worry over Europe's debt crisis is bringing us closer to another recession. However, the worst thing you can do right now is stand idly on the sidelines.

Is Buffett Buying History Repeating Itself?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Warren Buffett's rush to the side of Bank of America is reminiscent of his 2008 buy of Goldman Sachs stocks. Just remember: He eventually won on the deal, but GS didn't recover overnight.

Gold Up as Economic Uncertainty Increases

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trusts, mining ETFs and miners see mixed results in early Thursday trading.

Does Ben Have Another Rabbit in His Hat?

By Richard Band
Regardless of Ben Bernanke's Jackson Hole, Wyo., speech, investors must remain on high alert.

Is GLD’s Popularity a Sign of the Gold Bubble?

By Jeff Reeves
With the SPDR Gold Trust rising past the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, it's difficult to argue that gold is not a fad investment now.

How You Can Profit from Mistakes by Paulson, Soros and Other Wall Street Greats

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Just as Michael Jordan missed some shots, investing greats like Paulson and Soros also miss on occasion. Here's what their recent mistakes teach us.

Don’t Put Too Much Faith in This Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite three days of buying, every major index is below its 200-day moving average by a wide margin.

Why Traders Should Play it Safe for the Rest of the Week

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Keep your bets small and wait for the S&P 500 to break above this number.

Gold, Silver, Miners Stumble Early Wednesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
NovaGold, Silver Wheaton, Silver Standard Resources among those hit hard in early trading.

5 Tips to True Wealth in This Mixed-Up Market

By Jeff Reeves
A few simple guidelines for how to lead a balanced life also make for sensible investing advice amid a market chock full of crazy.

Why Baby Boomers Might Not Drive Down the Stock Market

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Federal Reserve of San Francisco fears a massive unloading of assets as boomers try to fund their retirements, but a few factors might prevent that.

Top ETFs and Stocks to Buy Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
These energy and agriculture picks could benefit from an oversold bounce.

Market Still in Downtrend Despite Rally

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The big move is a plus for the bulls, but we’re not out of the woods yet.
Load More Articles