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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Can the Bulls Close the Week Higher?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With yesterday's new intraday high on the SPX, then the sell-off on the close, the focus is on the bulls' ability to close out the week on a high note.

The Bull’s Not Dead, But It Needs a Rest

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
There aren't enough buyers at the current level to sustain the breakout the SPX made in early June, and signs point to a modest pullback ahead.

Semis Not Succumbing to Summer Doldrums

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Everything seems to be stuck in the dreariness of an early summer trading pattern except Nasdaq, and particularly semiconductor stocks.

Stay Away From the Banks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The banks could only take so much new capital in the form of equity offerings before prices collapsed, and it will take some time for them to absorb it.

SPX Fails to Breach Important Moving Average

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The S&P 500's (SPX) repeated failure to cross over its 210-day exponential moving average (EMA) is not a bullish sign.

Time to Grab the Bull by the Horns?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It appears the longer-term trend has turned bullish, but there's one more thing I need to see before I'm entirely comfortable calling the overall change to a bull market.

Time to Call the Defense to the Field

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The markets came off recent highs after a four-day run hit a wall of profit-taking, but on light volume. If volume increases, though, watch out below.

Market Flat on Good Housing Stats

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Technically, the market has broken out, but it's alarming to have such a tepid response to good news.

Expect Market to Continue Move Up

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Stocks should continue to move higher, so we'll remain on the bullish side with a bias toward emerging markets and energy stocks.

Signs of a Recovering Economy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
ChangeWave Alliance research showed a huge jump in sentiment, reinforcing the case for a recovering economy.

Anything Could Happen

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Today is May options expiration, so we should expect virtually anything to happen as traders cover their positions.

Financials’ Fall Could Boost Profits

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
It's time to short the financials for a 20% fall from grace.

Stocks Suffer After New Issues

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Banks and others are flooding the market with new stock that dilutes the price of current holdings.

Looking for a Leader

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the market decides on its next leaders -- which it will need if a bull is to emerge -- expect at least a mild pullback.

Is There Safety in Numbers?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The SPX broke above its first Fibonacci number, and we'll also be watching its moving average to signal any reversals.

Watching and Waiting

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Thursday's reversals could all be corrected in short order -- but, for now, I'd rather sit out until the big buy signal is given.

Market Putting up Obstacles

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The bulls have their work cut out for them because they must overcome a massive supply zone from SPX 920 to 1,000.

The Best is Yet to Come

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
There's a turnaround coming, but it won't occur overnight.

Bulls Still in the Pen

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Intermediate- and short-term trends are bullish, but until the January highs are taken out, the bear will still be with us.
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