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 News

New Major Uptrend Confirmed

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The markets are breaking out, but we may see selling today resulting from very overbought conditions and some earnings disappointments.

Gear Up for a Major Breakout

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite an overbought condition and the likelihood of a minor round of profit-taking, the market is now working on a major breakout.

Be a Buyer on Pullbacks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Until we see a solid reversal from the Nasdaq or the other key indices or indicators, we remain short-, medium- and long-term bullish.

Good Chance Stocks Are Going Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Nasdaq's new overall target is 2,300, and the probability of much higher prices for all stocks just took a 'giant leap for mankind.'

Can the Bulls Keep the Rally Going?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
For the bulls to continue last week's rally, they will need some new earnings surprises that will punch the Dow and S&P through the June 11 highs.

Signs of a Pullback in U.S. Consumer Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
There are signs of a pullback in consumer spending going forward according to ChangeWave's latest survey. But is this simply a case of the summer doldrums -- or is it the start of another leg downward? And how are retailers Target (TGT), Wal-Mart (WMT), Best Buy (BBY) and Amazon (AMZN) faring?

S&P Close to Breakout Level

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A strong breakout above the 945 to 950 level would likely result in a new leg up and targets the 1,200 area as the next major resistance zone.

Has the Market Turned?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After yesterday's dramatic advance, led by technology and financials, it would be foolish to ignore the possibility that the market has turned.

Unenthusiastic Market Not a Good Sign

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The worst markets react poorly to good news, and yesterday the market yawned at the strong earnings from GS and good PPI numbers.

Don’t Be Fooled by Rally in the Financials

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite yesterday's bounce in the financial stocks, the overall pattern of every major index is bearish.

Indicators Mixed as Market’s Direction Remains to be Seen

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Things may become a lot clearer following this week's major reports, and chances are high that the true direction of the market will be revealed.

Quick-but-Doomed Rally Ahead

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Signs are pointing to a rally; however, it should be short-lived.

Hold Tight on Selling Climax

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market's puny rally is not the climax we're looking for, but expect the dead cat to bounce soon.

S&P 500 Executes Minor Reversal

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The reversal could result in a couple of plus days as bargain-hunters work the peripheral issues, but the market's internal indicators are now in negative territory.

Don’t Get Lured Into a Bull Trap

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The head-and-shoulders of the major indices has been penetrated. Look for a short-term selling climax followed by a 'dead-cat bounce.'

Consumers Still Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
A recent ChangeWave Alliance survey shows spending continues to improve among consumers.

Bulls Should Be on the Defensive

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A decisive break of a possible head-and-shoulders neckline would likely lead to minimum downside targets of 7,620 for the Dow and 820 for the S&P 500.

Nasdaq May Be In For a Tumble

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The Nasdaq is looking very tired and barely able to hold above its 20-day moving average.

Bulls or Bears: Who’s Really in Charge?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bulls have succeeded in holding off any heavy liquidating, but it is very difficult to determine whether the bulls or the bears will lead the market in the near future.
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