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 – Go Long the Dollar, Short China

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A dollar ETF is displaying a bullish 'gold cross,' while a China ETF executed the dreaded 'death cross.'

Market Analysis – Market Too Reliant on Jobs Number

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market should rise on increased volume thanks to the upbeat jobs report, but this is not the classic formula for success.

Market Analysis – Has the Market Run Out of Gas?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The major indices are still stuck in a narrow trading range, and the short-term trend is questionable, but the longer-term trend is fairly clear.

Market Analysis – The One Index That’s Not Stuck

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While most of the major indices appear range-bound, one cleared its 50-day moving average and even rose to the bottom of its next resistance zone.

Market Analysis – Bears Still Have the Ball in Their Court

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The sentiment indicators are currently not predictive, but the chart analysis and internal indicators are telling us that the near-term trend is down.

Market Analysis – Don’t be Fooled by the Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Yesterday's unenthusiastic rally must be viewed as no more than another feeble attempt to surmount the resistance that is becoming stronger by the day.

Market Analysis – The Tide Has Turned

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The indices have turned solidly away from their respective 50-day moving averages, as well as the tops of November and December. And by so doing, the internal indicators have universally proclaimed that a short-term pullback is underway.

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.
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