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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Why Traders Should Exercise Caution

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market's yellow flag is flying, and smart traders shouldn't ignore it.

S&P 500 May Bump 10-Day Highs and Lows

By Ryan Mallory
Movement of the S&P 500 today is unclear as it could hit the 10-day moving averages on both the high and low side. Be prepared to buy on dips.

How Much Longer Can This Market Go Up?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The internal and sentiment indicators are at very high levels, but the market continues to ignore bad news.

Market Hinges on Jobs Report

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A positive jobs report should cause a huge breakout, while a disappointment could result in a brief but nasty sell-off.

Take Profits if it Rallies Today

By Ryan Mallory
A strong rally today means its time to take profits.

Market’s Winning Streak Continues

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The short-, intermediate- and long-term trends are now bullish, but a consolidation is possible.

Bullish Uptrend Remains

By Ryan Mallory
Consider adding SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE: GLD), Atmel Corp. (NASDAQ: ATML), and Genco Shipping & trading (NYSE: GNK).

Is the Gold Rush Really Over?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors seem spooked by a 'possible head-and-shoulders' forming in gold, as gold futures and gold ETF GLD sell off.

Monday Solid, Tuesday Follow Through?

By Ryan Mallory
The market rally was impressive, especially in the S&P 500, but be prepared to take profits.

The Surprise Sector That’s Leading Off the New Year

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The current market strength has an unexpected leader in the financial stocks.

New Money Should Hold Off a Correction – For Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plan money being put to work early in the year, we are unlikely to see a pullback before mid-January.

Top Sectors for 2011

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the lack of volume, certain sector trends - precious metals, energy, agricultural - will likely continue their run into the new year.

3 Top Commodity ETFs for 2011

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The markets were mixed as commodities rallied.

Rally Remains Healthy in these Slow Days

By Ryan Mallory
This slow week offers a time to take some profits if the market moves up with any strength, such as 10 points in the S&P 500.

First Glimpse at 2011 Market Targets

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The major indices are shaping up for a substantial move higher in the new year.

Why Traders Should be Bullish in 2011

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Find out why traders should remain long and trade leveraged ETFs for quick gains in the new year.

Stocks Coasting Into the New Year

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The markets continue to plod higher with very little overhead resistance.

How to Trade the ‘Santa Claus Rally’

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Santa has arrived with a bag full of profits, but traders who aren't careful could get run over by the reindeer.

Santa May Have a Present for Traders

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
As pre-holiday volume dries up, traders should be able to capitalize on big market swings.
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