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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Buying Slows — will Market Tumble?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Our momentum indicator shows that buying is dramatically slowing -- if it continues, the chance of a correction increases.

Market Getting ‘Testy’

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After almost seven weeks of solid buying, a correction -- and therefore a "test"-- is overdue.

Market’s Path Unclear for Now

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The major averages are deeply in resistance; we'll soon know if the recent run up was merely a bear-market rally or the start of a new bull market.

Financials, Treasury Foul Up Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Investors should stay out of the financial stocks until these markets become less volatile and a fair place to do business.

Will Swine Flu Throw Mud on Market?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Swine flu could be the trigger that terminates one of the most energetic bear-market rallies on record.

Caution is King

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Until S&P 875-900 is penetrated, it is time to be very cautious.

Can the Bulls Take Charge?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
For the bulls to turn the market positive, the S&P 500 must close above the 875 and the Dow above 8,250.

What the MACD Can Tell Us

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
My analysis turned up a major short-term sell signal from a reliable indicator -- the Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD).

The Selling May Not Be Over

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A quick run of the Dow's performance in the past 10 days shows a pattern that would make any bull perspire.

Indices Giving Sell Signals

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
More weakness should trigger profit-taking and drive stocks to around DJI 7,450 and SPX 800.

Is the Market Losing Steam?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market is up six consecutive weeks for a 29% gain from its March 9 low, but signs of exhaustion are appearing in many sectors.

Market’s Climb Puzzling Analysts

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market's tenacity to drive upward and move ahead in the face of bad news continues to confound technicians.

Expect a Correction

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Traders and investors should position themselves for a quick correction (down) within the next week or so.

What Does the Selling Tells Us?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Unless Dow 7,750 is crushed, don't look for a meaningful sell-off just yet.

Financials’ Follies Thump Short Sellers

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While manipulation of bank stocks goes unchecked, traders should avoid the short side of financials.

Financials in the Spotlight

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
By attempting to manipulate the market, WFC made its stock more vulnerable than ever to serious selling.

Can Nasdaq Breakaway and Reverse?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
While the more senior averages have been slugging it out, the NASD has been moving at a faster pace.

Back Out of the Banks

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If you've ridden the financial sector's recovery to the current level, it's time to take profits or lighten up.

Market Top Could Have Bulls Scrambling

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Momentum has topped and is falling -- an early warning that a temporary market high could have finalized.
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