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 – The Next Sectors to Invest In

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Money is rotating from sector to sector, which is indicative of a healthy market. Find out where it is likely to go next.

Market Analysis – Nasdaq Likely to be Best Performer

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Dow and S&P 500 made new 12-month highs while the Nasdaq closed lower for the second consecutive day. But I'll tell you why the Nasdaq is likely to be the strongest of the major indices.

Market Analysis – Buying Opportunity in Tech Stocks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors are currently favoring commodity-based stocks, while technology stocks are showing weakness. But this could be providing us with an excellent buying opportunity.

Market Analysis – Traders’ Mild Hesitation to be Expected

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Before taking a leap of faith in the market, traders usually want to know what immediate risks versus rewards there are at the current trading level.

Market Analysis – Get Long U.S. Stocks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Yesterday, the bulls made it clear that there is still one major direction to the market, and that is up.

Market Analysis – 2 Sectors Set to Rally in the New Year

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
These sectors were strong for most of 2009, until they pulled back in December. But they are likely to surge again in January. Find out what they are.

Market Analysis – How to Find the Hottest Sectors

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Sector rotation is occurring, and that is a good thing for the market. But it can be difficult for individual investors to know whether a sector is gaining or losing strength.

Market Analysis – Buy, Buy, Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The recent breakout is a major buy signal, and any profit-taking pullbacks should be used as an opportunity to load up on undervalued stocks.

Market Analysis – Seems Wall Street Made Santa’s Nice List

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
All of the major indices hit new highs on Christmas Eve, and it looks like the market will continue to push higher.

Market Analysis – How to Take Advantage of the ‘Santa Claus Rally’

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The pressure for a breakout is building, so now is the time for both traders and longer-term investors to jump aboard.

Market Analysis – Buy Now to Avoid the New Year Rush

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Nasdaq gave a long-awaited buy signal, and it's likely the Dow and S&P 500 will also punch through their overhead resistance and confirm that a new broad-based stock market advance is under way.

Market Analysis – What’s the Post-Christmas Pullback Mean?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Last week's pullback seems ominous, but has the market topped, or did stocks just take a backseat to holiday festivities?

Market Analysis – 2 Reasons the Dow is Likely to Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Even though the broad market is stuck in a very narrow trading box, there are two encouraging technical events that usually precede a general market move higher.

Market Analysis – Quadruple Witching Has Investors Nervous

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Quadruple witching expirations usually have investors a bit skittish, but after the slew of bad news Thursday, let's hope this witch is really Santa in disguise.

Market Analysis – Why I’m Convinced the Market is Headed Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
There are several very encouraging signs that lead me to believe that a breakout will occur, and probably this year.

Market Analysis – Traders Booking Year-end Profits

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The small- and mid-cap indices had minor reversals down, which is no doubt the result of traders booking profits before year-end, and may provide a good entry point for investors.

Market Analysis – When Will Investors Get Off the Sidelines?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A final buying spree before the end of the year signifying a capitulation on the part of individual investors on the sidelines would mean we're in for a wild first quarter.

Market Analysis – Breakout May Occur This Week

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I believe the markets are on the verge of breaking to the upside, possibly even this week. While longer-term investors may want to wait for the confirming break, traders will most likely want to make a move now.

Market Analysis – When is Santa Coming to Wall Street?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It's only a matter of time before the market breaks to new highs, but will Santa arrive early?
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