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

Correction or New Bear Market?

Some are saying that the bull market is over, and that we are most certainly headed to a full test and even a break of the March lows.

Failed Breakout May Lead to Sell-off

The SPX's failed breakout could result in a reactive sell-off that quickly takes back all of the gains of the prior short-term advance.

Investors Need to Pump Up the Volume

Volume on the Big Board has been declining steadily, and with it the likelihood of a significant upside breakout.

Can the Bulls Close the Week Higher?

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

ChangeWave Alliance research showed a huge jump in sentiment, reinforcing the case for a recovering economy.

Anything Could Happen

Today is May options expiration, so we should expect virtually anything to happen as traders cover their positions.

Financials’ Fall Could Boost Profits

It's time to short the financials for a 20% fall from grace.

Stocks Suffer After New Issues

Banks and others are flooding the market with new stock that dilutes the price of current holdings.

Looking for a Leader

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?

The SPX broke above its first Fibonacci number, and we'll also be watching its moving average to signal any reversals.

Watching and Waiting

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.