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 – Good Time to Buy Stocks

Our internal indicators are now telling us that stocks are still a good value at this level.

Market Analysis – Better To Be Long Than Wrong

Unless the S&P 500 closes below 1,020, investors should be buying into this decline.

Market Analysis – Volatility Levels Favor the Bulls

The market's next move will most likely be to the upside as higher volatility benefits the bulls and chases the bears back to covering their shorts.

Market Analysis – How Much Will the Market Correct?

We are in a correction with the likelihood that selling will continue on and off for several weeks. Find out where the support zones are for the major indices.

Apple Soars Behind iPhone 3GS Momentum

These are heady times for the smart phone market, with consumer buying plans near record levels. But what impact are the new smart phones from Apple (AAPL) and Palm (PALM) having on Research In Motion (RIMM) and the rest of the smart phone market?

Market Analysis – Has the Market Turned a Corner?

If Thursday's dramatic turn has legs, then we should see some follow-through today, and perhaps even a complete erasure of the week's net loss.

Market Analysis – The Market Will Tell Us What to Do Next

Since many stocks broke down through double- and triple-bottoms, a reversal up or a lower close today would be significant.

Market Analysis – New Highs Not Likely This Year

I think the market trend will flatten, and although support will most likely hold, I wouldn't look for any new highs in the fourth quarter.

Market Analysis – Will the Pullback Continue?

My internal indicators are telling me that the reversals of last week could lead to a minor correction.

Consumer Spending Steady for Oct. – Amazon (AMZN), Macy’s (M) Show Improvement

Amazon (AMZN) and Macy's (M) are likely to enjoy an uptick in consumer spending heading into the holiday season, according to a new ChangeWave Alliance survey.

ChangeWave – Restaurant Sector Improving

Starbucks (SBUX), Olive Garden (DRI), Chipotle (CMG) and Maggianos (EAT) are among the restaurant stocks likely to enjoy the biggest benefits from a recovery in the sector, according to two new ChangeWave Alliance surveys.

Market Analysis – Earnings Hold the Key to Market’s Next Move

This will be a big earnings week, and with expectations high, we could see the market make some big gains, or disappointments could lead to a reversal.

Market Analysis – What’s the Market’s Next Move?

I estimate that we are now within a day or two of making a minor top before a reversal.

Market Analysis – Ride the Bull, but Get Ready to Exit

The new recovery highs of the major indices signal that the advance will likely continue for several more days before profit-taking reverses them back to support.

Market Analysis – Few More Up Days Likely Before Pullback

The internal indicators are now overbought, but not at excessive levels. We could have a couple more days of upside before sellers take over.

Market Analysis – Prepare for a Possible Pullback

It would be no surprise to have the major indices make new highs, followed by reversals and a trip back down to the 50-day moving averages and support.

Market Analysis – Are Stocks a Poor Investment?

The Dow is still more than 30% lower than the record closing high made on Oct. 9, 2007. And the other major indices are still lower than the closing price of 10 years ago.

Market Analysis – How to Play This Market

Sentiment indicators still favor a rising market, but their message is not strong, giving the impression that the markets may be slightly overbought. Find out how to play this.

Market Analysis – Investors Don’t Want to Miss Another Rally

Yesterday's strong late-day recovery demonstrates that buyers are anxious to put money to work and are willing to take the risk of losing money rather than staying away and missing another rally.