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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Where is the Market Headed?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A target of 560 on the SPX is what many analysts have been looking at as the final bear-market target.

Oversold Market Vexes Traders

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Normally, with the market so oversold, we would expect a rally -- but not lately.

Market’s Downswing Continues

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
All rallies seem doomed to fail, and our strategy is to buy into Ultra ETFs and other contra funds to ride the bear down.

Market Sour Until It Finds Support

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Until the market finds new support, either take a vacation or jump onto your favorite Ultra ETF and try to make lemonade from lemons.

No Bottom in Sight

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Even with the major indices down more than 50%, there appears to be no bottom yet in sight.

Will Market ‘Agree’ to Rally?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
After five days down, many are saying that the market is bound to get a rally since it is so "oversold." Will the market agree?

Beware the Falling Knife

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Even though there may be sharp rallies, the trend is down and those who ignore it will be sliced with the falling knife.

Obama Speech Spooks Market

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Since Obama's inauguration, the market has responded negatively to his rhetoric -- Wednesday was no exception.

Nationalization Talk Could Douse Dow

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
As long as politicians don't react with more talk of nationalizing the banks, the Dow should be able to continue its rally.

Nasdaq Under Attack

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Only the NASD is holding support, but if that gives way, an attack on its November low seems inevitable.

Will a Rally Materialize?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If a rally doesn't materialize this week and the SPX and the NASD fall to new lows, a new leg will be added to the bear market

Market Deja Vu

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Will the market rally and reverse -- creating a perfect mirror image of the November bottom -- or will it be buried in new lows?

Shorts Suffering Ahead of Expiration

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A short squeeze prior to Friday's expiration of the February options seems to be developing.

Don’t Get Caught ‘Short’

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The group at greatest risk at this low point in the major indices is the shorts.

Market Taking Sideways Stance

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The short-term future looks to have more boring, sideways movement.

Bulls Holding Strong on S&P

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market's major support zone is still intact with the bears wondering what it will take to penetrate the bulls' final stronghold.

Consumers ‘Not Buying’ Market Support

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
The market will likely continue holding at the support zones but the consumer will be an area of continued weakness.

An ‘Aye’ for Details

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Many hope the Treasury Secretary's vague lecture resulted from inexperience. If so, then we should see more details -- and quickly.

Will Geithner’s Guidance Move the Market?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
All eyes will be on Treasury Secretary Geithner today, as the major indices appear to be waiting for the catalyst.
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