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 – Momentum Lagging Despite New Highs

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Even though the Dow, and perhaps even the S&P 500, will likely make new highs, the potential for another blast-off is remote.

Market Analysis – Are We in for a Big Rally in January?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
An interesting study of volume concluded that low volume usually leads to advancing markets. If that is the case, we must be headed for one heck of a rally.

Consumer Automobile Purchasing Trends

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
When it comes to auto purchasing, auto manufacturers Toyota (TM) and Honda (HMC) lead, but Ford (F) shows surprising momentum.

Winners in the Race for Federal Stimulus Dollars

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
With the billions of federal stimulus dollars up for grabs, we took a close up look at the types of infrastructure projects benefiting the most and the companies winning and losing as a result.

Market Analysis – Stocks Not Likely to Break Down

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the hesitation and lack of momentum in the past week, most stocks are in strong, long-term bull markets, and more than likely will not break down.

Market Analysis – Big Caps In, Small Caps Out

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It looks like big fund managers are buying blue chips at the expense of small caps, but this may change before the end of the year.

Market Analysis – Your End-of-the-Year Trading Plan

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I'll tell you what sectors and stocks investors should concentrate on as the year draws to a close.

Market Analysis – Ignore the Bears

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bears' emotional 'sky-is-falling' reaction to the market's rally is illogical, and investors could see some outstanding opportunities into the end of the year -- if they know where to look.

Market Analysis – Should You be Worried the Market is Overbought?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
I've been noting that our internal indicators are overbought, but none of them actually issued a sell signal until yesterday.

Market Analysis – Volume Declining to Lowest Level of the Year

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Major investors are reluctant to put more cash to work until they are convinced that the economy is moving forward enough to warrant new investments.

Market Analysis – Is the Market Tiring?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Most technicians would consider a divergence in the Dow averages to be a potentially important indication that the market is tiring. But is this a serious problem, yet?

Market Analysis – Wait for the Next Buying Opportunity

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We are at the top of the bull channel and all of our internal indicators are overbought. It's time to raise some cash and wait for the next opportunity to buy.

Market Analysis – Minor Correction Ahead

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Our internal indicators are overbought, telling me that a small pullback is likely.

Market Analysis – Investors Suffering From ‘Missing the Boat’ Syndrome

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Sentiment numbers seem to say investors are inflicted with this malady, and when this happens, many panic while others retrench even more.

Market Analysis – Approach This Market With Caution

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Remain long while keeping an eye out for a reversal down, which could signal that profit-taking is about to drive prices to the bottom of the current bull channel.

Market Analysis – Take Advantage of the Bears’ Fears

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Tuesday's pause caused some of the bears to roar again. Take advantage of this fear generated by those who can't admit to having missed a major market advance.

Market Analysis – Continue to Ride This Bull

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Another day or two of broad advances may provide traders with a good exit point and a shot at buying on a pullback, but long-term investors should sit tight.

Market Analysis – Stubborn Bears Likely to Get Burned

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Taking emotion out of your investment strategy leads to better returns. At this point, a stubbornly bearish stance will likely lead to a string of losses.

Market Analysis – The Bull is Alive and Well

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Thursday's dramatic acceleration, coupled with a 'key reversal day' on Monday, leads me to the conclusion that the markets will continue to rise.
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