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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Gold & Silver Trusts Higher, Miners Surge

Gold trades lower, silver prices up in early Wednesday trading. Pan American Silver's big jump leads miners in upward action.

4 Massive Acts of Corporate Desperation

From the Tribune tablet to the Pontiac Aztek, here are four acts of corporate desperation that failed (or are predicted to fail) miserably.

How to Profit Amid the Pain in Spain

Here's how to profit in the cheapest major developed market in the world.

How Deadly Is the S&P’s Death Cross?

Some people discount the seriousness of the formation, but this one is accompanied by other negative indicators.

Why This Relief Rally Still Has Some Time Left

It is likely we will see higher levels in coming weeks, but investors may want to lighten up.

Is the Market a Casino? Yes, But You Can Still Beat the House

Gamblers are prone to destructive, risk-seeking behavior and emotional instability. Use this to your advantage.

Gold, Silver Head for Higher Ground Tuesday

Amid housing, industrial reports, gold heads to the low $1,780s and silver trades in the high $39s. Gold and silver trusts are up, too.

Negative Market Sentiment Belies Non-Panicked Pros

What may seem like doomsday to the average investor is a normal market correction for pros.

Tech Blitz Still Doesn’t Fully Revive Nasdaq

Nasdaq is enjoying a rally, and holders of weaker tech stocks can take advantage -- but tough resistance is ahead.

Emotions Took Control of Last Week’s Volatile Market

Wild swings in the market have largely been because of emotional responses to splashy headlines.

Gold Lower; Silver, Miners Up Early Monday

Gold sits in the $1,740 range and silver around the mid-$39s; Silver Standard Resources makes significant gains.

It’s Time to Buy the Market Dips Again

Here's why the bottom of the market may be behind us for now.

Big Pharma Banking on New Cancer Treatment Approach to Boost Sales

GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly and Novartis are among the companies studying epigenetics -- a new approach to fighting cancer that is already seeing some success.

Recovery Rally May Give You the Chance to Sell

The overall trend is down, so any rallies should be used as an opportunity to sell stocks.

Gold Down After July Retail Sales Report

U.S. retail sales rise 0.5%, a four-month high, sending gold into the $1,730s; Trusts, ETFs and miners also reeling Friday.

Keeping Your Trading Head in a Crazy Market

Take these pointers to heart about how you can keep your head when everyone is losing theirs.

Watch the Pivot Points of the Market

If the S&P makes a break from the range of the past four days, we could be in for a powerful but deceptive rally -- or a deep slump.

Gold, Silver Fall in Wake of Weekly Jobless Report

Jobs report sends the metal world -- trusts, mining ETFs and miners -- downward, with the exception of Newmont Mining, which enjoyed decent gains by midday.

Investors Should Be Long Optimism, Short Fear

As you watch your own portfolio gyrate around wildly, it’s worth remembering seven simple words from Warren Buffett: “It's never paid to bet against America.”