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 – When Will Investors Get Off the Sidelines?

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

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?

It's only a matter of time before the market breaks to new highs, but will Santa arrive early?

Market Analysis – Hold Off On Committing New Funds

I believe this consolidation is a bullish pause in a very powerful and yet to be achieved bull market top, but for now, I'm holding off on committing new funds.

Market Analysis – Should Investors Be Worried?

The market sold off yesterday, following a downgrade of foreign countries by bond-rating agencies. Find out what investors should do now.

Market Analysis – Hold Onto Cash for Next Buying Opportunity

The internal indicators are now negative or pointing lower, so the market is going to have a tough go of it in the near term -- but it is still a bull market.

Market Analysis – Stocks Take Uncharacteristic Turn

Before Friday, momentum had been negative, and the major indices seemed to be telling us that nothing would happen before the end of the year. But that all changed.

Uptick in Holiday Spending Leads to a Blowout Win for Amazon (AMZN)

Holiday spending for the 2009 season is showing major improvements over last year and is being led by blowout numbers for Amazon (AMZN).

Market Analysis – Don’t Board the Bear Train Yet

The backing and filling that is going on is testament to investors' nervousness. But this bull market has climbed that sort of wall of worry before, so don't jump aboard the bear train.

Market Analysis – Time to Start Buying Again?

The low trading volume has given the appearance of a sluggish market but, in truth, the major indices, and now the mid- and small-cap stocks, are showing renewed strength.

Market Analysis – Momentum Lagging Despite New Highs

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?

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

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

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

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

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

I'll tell you what sectors and stocks investors should concentrate on as the year draws to a close.

Market Analysis – Ignore the Bears

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?

I've been noting that our internal indicators are overbought, but none of them actually issued a sell signal until yesterday.