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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Market Analysis – Market on the Verge of Falling

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
There are a number of factors working against the bulls, and if they cannot push the markets through technical resistance soon, stocks will sell off.

Market Analysis – Will the S&P Make New Highs?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The S&P 500 is approaching a technical barrier that it needs to overcome with gusto if we are to mount an attack on the old highs.

Market Analysis – How Will the Market React to the Fed’s News?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Fed's rate hike could trigger an initial high-volume sell-off, and if buyers can't turn the tide, spring might be best spent away from the market.

Market Analysis – Can We Keep This Rally Going?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Will the major indices break their respective 50-day moving averages, or roll over and meander around for several more weeks?

Market Analysis – Correction May Have Run Its Course

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With the big jump in the major indices, the near-term trend has turned from down to sideways. But you must invest carefully, because timing will be everything this year.

Market Analysis – Bulls Muster a Rebound

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Friday's action was impressive with the bulls turning a triple-digit Dow decline into just a modest loss.

Market Analysis – Just Another Dead Cat on Our Hands?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Yesterday's triple-digit rally lacked the conviction we saw in Tuesday's advance, making me wonder if it was just a dead cat bounce after all.

Market Analysis – It May Be Bargain-Hunting Day

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Until the bearish channel is broken, it's probably best to stay on the sidelines and wait for some bargains on a sharp day down -- and today may be that day.

Market Analysis – Warning: Market May Cause Indigestion

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If you plan to buy stocks now, you had better order a case of antacids to go along with your Wall Street Journal.

Strong Momentum for Solar, Wind and Smart Grids in 2010

By Andy Golub, Director of Operations, ChangeWave Research
ChangeWave's latest Alternative Energy survey shows strong growth in 2010 for the wind and solar sectors, along with momentum for smart grid technologies. But which companies are best positioned to profit?

Market Analysis – Investors Should be Back on the Defensive

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Yesterday's triple-digit loss puts the indices very close to some major technical break points.

Market Analysis – Should You Jump on the Rally Bandwagon?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I agree that the last hour of buying on Friday, especially buying in the blue chips, was quite impressive. But the reversal barely occurred, with the S&P 500 gaining just over 3 points.

Market Analysis – The One Place You Do Not Want Your Money

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
This is time to cull, not sell everything, but there is one sector you want to avoid at all costs right now.

Market Analysis – Don’t Buy the Nasdaq

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders should wait to see if the Nasdaq can pick up some buying volume and close above the highs of the past two days before committing any reserves to it.

Market Analysis – Are the Bulls Brave Enough to Pull This Off?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The two-day rally penetrated the resistance line, but on low volume. We now need to see if the bulls have enough courage and cash to reestablish the intermediate uptrend lines.

Market Analysis – No More Bargains on Wall Street

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After chasing bargains for 10 months, investors panicked when they realized they were long at a market top. Find out what to do now.

Big Surge in U.S. Consumer Spending for January

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
According to ChangeWave Research, consumer spending is set to surge as nearly three-in-ten U.S. consumers now say they'll spend more over the next 90 days than they did a year ago.

Market Analysis – What Will Happen if the Market Falls Today?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If the S&P 500 can reverse higher today, it could find important support. But if it closes lower, we could be in some trouble.

Market Analysis – Beware: Dead Cats Don’t Bounce Very High

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With slightly better sentiment and internal readings, and a mild reversal from the key averages, we're likely to see a dead-cat bounce. Find out how you should play it.
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