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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Sentiment Numbers Cause for Concern

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With sentiment indicators showing extreme bullishness and stocks at annual highs, it may be time to go on the defensive.

Market Tests Support and Survives

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Stocks recovered from early morning losses, and the indices successfully tested the support zones.

Best Stocks and ETFs to Buy Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Technology and precious metals stocks are among the favorites.

Gold Party Far From Over

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market may pull back before resuming its uptrend, but gold is still going strong.

3 Major Trends Point Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The near-term, intermediate-term and long-term trends are up, but investors should buy into pullbacks rather than chase the crowd.

Brief Pullback Could Create Buying Opportunity

By Ryan Mallory
Traders should consider adding new long positions to their portfolios on any market weakness.

Breakout Signals Resumed Uptrend

By Ryan Mallory
The S&P 500 managed to close a point above the recent highs, allowing for it to break out of consolidation and resume the upward trend.

Bulls Seem a Bit Commitment Phobic

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With so much uncertainty in the markets, buyers may be hesitant to make a major bullish commitment.

What’s More Important Than the Election?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With the election a virtually certain, the market has a Republican victory built into it, but QE2 is another story.

Signs Point to Short-term Pullback

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Falling momentum and investor sentiment are telling us that the market has exhausted itself.

Market’s Falling Momentum Causing Technical Issues

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The stock market's falling momentum is now causing some technical issues. Get my full take on the markets here.

Charts Don’t Lie and They Say the Rally is Over

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the obvious selling that has caused volatility readings to leap to pre-October levels, none of the major indices has yet broken from its immediate support. There is, however, at least one chart that may hint that a break is about to occur.

Market Yawns Despite Strong Earnings

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Strong earnings reports from scores of companies were reported yesterday, but the market yawned. It's clear that instead of earnings, investors are focused on something else.

Should Investors Be Worried About the VIX?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The VIX has dropped to levels not seen since before the summer sell-off.

The Good News/Bad News About This Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market's performance has been impressive, so what is there not to like?

Resistance Looms Overhead

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the bulls remain in control, there are thick bands of resistance just above current prices.

Investors May Get Another Chance to Buy Soon

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is showing signs of a near-term top, and a pullback could provide the opportunity to enter at a better price.

How Low Will the Market Go?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Yesterday's reversal turned into the worst day for stocks in over two months.

What Apple’s Sell-off Says About the Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) took a hit after hours when its earnings report failed to meet the Street's lofty expectations.
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