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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Consumer Confidence and Spending May Be Stabilizing, Survey Says

By InvestorPlace Staff
Most recent data on consumer confidence, particularly the carefully followed Conference Board study, show an erosion in sentiment from the spring. There is every reason to believe that second quarter GDP will be revised down from the initial 2.4% annual expansion rate because of the July trade deficit. Numbers from both the public and private sectors have indicated weakness in the housing and retail markets.

Why This Rally is Likely to Hit a Brick Wall

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Dow was up more than 100 points, but on pathetic volume.

Don’t be Fooled by a Reaction Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With most of the internal indicators now modestly oversold, the market is due for a reaction rally, but that's all.

3 Ways to Stay Alive in This Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The trends are now against the bulls, and investors should exercise extreme caution.

Can Investors Turn It Around?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market was dealt a significant blow yesterday, and the current path of least resistance is down.

Trading Signals Say ‘Sell’

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Our most watched internal indicators all issued sell signals yesterday.

Investors Play the Waiting Game

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
There is nothing more maddening to traders than the current low-volume, inch-by-inch movement of prices.

What Will It Take to Turn This Bear Into a Bull?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The short-term trend is up, but we are currently in a bear market.

Don’t Try to Outguess the Market Here

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is rife with confusion, and trying to predict what's next is a coin toss.

Bulls in Charge for the Moment

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Even though the long-term trend of the market is down, the near-term trend is up.

The Good News and the Bad News

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Yesterday's action wasn't all bad for the bulls, but there are some important warning signs to note.

Will This Rally Result in a Major Market Reversal?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Volume is still very low, and our internal indicators are now grossly overbought.

Are the Bulls Back?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
July may have looked like the best month for the market in a year, but appearances can be deceiving

Don’t Let This Market Capsize Your Portfolio

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investor panic is rocking the boat.

Better Safe Than Sorry in This Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market's internal and sentiment indicators are somewhat inconclusive, but tend to favor a more defensive posture.

How to Beat the Bears

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Stocks closed mixed Tuesday, following a strong opening led by several Dow components coupled with support from the banking sector. But a weak consumer confidence…

4 Tips to Keep You Alive in This Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If you are trading the stock market now, follow these solid rules to protect you from your emotions.

Market’s Long Term Trend is Down

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite last week's enthusiasm, the long-term trend is still down, the intermediate term is down but questionable and the short-term trend is up.

Survey: Consumer Confidence Worst Since Market Lows

By Jeff Reeves
Think that the economy is looking up? Well think again – according to a July survey of nearly 3,000 consumers, spending is drying up and businesses like Best Buy (BBY) and Walmart (WMT) are looking at lean times ahead.
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