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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How to Play a Short-term Rally

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders could use this rally to enter short sales, and longer-term investors can write options or take other defensive measures as they wait for prices to fall to the next buying zones.

‘Wall of Worry’ Building

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Bulls should not fret over this sell-off. It is likely just the beginning of a normal correction in a bull market.

Nasdaq May Lead the Markets Down

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The markets have turned lower, and since the Nasdaq led the markets up since March, it may lead them in a correction.

Can the Markets Break Out?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
All three major indices are within a hair of another breakout, but lethargic trading and negative internal indicators point to a pullback ahead.

Commit More Cash on Pullbacks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the short-term trend is unclear, we are in a bull market and weakness is our friend.

What Will the Market’s Next Move Be?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Chances are strong that the market will reverse up very shortly, but if the major indices close below yesterday's lows, look for them to retreat to the next levels of minor support.

Be Ready to Pounce on a Pullback

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors need to be ready to snatch up their favorite stocks if we see a modest pullback, because others will be quick to do the same thing.

8 Sectors for Long-term Investors

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Use pullbacks as opportunities to buy stocks in these sectors.

Market Could See New Highs Today

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With the better-than-expected jobs report released this morning, we could see the market to break sharply to new highs.

Is the Rally Really Over?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With virtually every one of our internal indicators overbought and the sentiment readings at very bullish levels, the market appears vulnerable.

The Market is Overbought … but Who Cares?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Markets with high accumulated momentum, coming off of extremely sold-off lows can, and usually do, make violent, sustained moves to levels that no one could predict.

Don’t Fight the Tape

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
This adage is as relevant now as it was when the stock market crashed in October 2008 -- only the direction of the market is different.

Buy, Buy, Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If we get a modest pullback and consolidation, we will be buyers. And if the market breaks out again, we will be buyers then, too.

Pullback Ahead?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Most technicians are saying that the market is exhausted and due for a rest. Maybe, but don't fall for the bull that it's due for a major pullback.

SBUX, Other Restaurants Slowly Regain Their Appetite

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
While the pace of overall growth within the restaurant industry has slowed according to two recent ChangeWave consumer surveys, there are a handful of standout winners, including Starbucks (SBUX) and several other restaurant chains.

Nasdaq’s Failure to Hold Triggers Negative Signals

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Missing major objectives could spell trouble for Nasdaq, as well as an end to July's impressive rally.

Earnings Surprises Entice Buyers

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Strong earnings reports keep buyers coming back for more, but the market should be poised for a pullback.

Time to Take a Breather

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Stocks continue to pull back as the market gives bulls a chance to buy low.

Believe It — We’re in a Bull Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
We entered the second bull market phase last week, which is the time when the technical trader has the most opportunities to profit.
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