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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S&P Makes a ‘Break’ For It

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
In a scramble for stocks that will benefit from Obama's 'New Deal,' the SPX closed above resistance at 900 on a small break-away gap and set its sight on 930.

Be Reactive Instead of Predictive

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Today's lesson is to be flexible and reactive instead of predictive.

The Outlook is Still Down

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Not even bullish signals can change the overall direction of the market, which is still a strong bear.

Watching the End of the Week

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
A strong end-of-week rally in the face of more bad news could get the bulls in a holiday-party mood.

Bears Aren’t Hibernating Yet

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite the continued possibility of another significant, but typical, dead-cat bounce, the bear is still with us.

The Test Has Begun

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
If you haven't yet protected your portfolio by holding Ultra-Short ETFs, you may want to quickly establish a position on any rally. The test has begun.

Avoid Bear-Market Rally’s Bite

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Many bear-market rallies often exceed 20% and, when they do, they draw the unsuspecting into a trap.

Could the Recession Affect Our Water Supply?

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
It's possible that the economic recession will lead to a worldwide decline in drinkable water? Quite possibly, according to the latest ChangeWave survey on water industry trends, which shows tough financial times are causing a dramatic slowdown in planned water project expenditures. So, which sectors are being hurt most? And are any companies well-positioned for growth?

Was It a Bottom?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Friday's big reversal, followed by two up days, got attention and many are saying it signifies a major market bottom.

Bears Still In Control

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Monday's rally was based upon flimsy news, and traders should remember the market will likely resume its downward trend.

Massive Breakdown in Consumer Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
If you think October was bad for U.S. retailers, wait till you see what's in store for November. ChangeWave's latest consumer spending survey shows yet another giant downturn in U.S. consumer spending going forward. The survey of 2,763 U.S. consumers focused on spending patterns for the next 90 days, including the holiday season. Here's what we found.

Consumer Shock: Spending Takes a Big Turn for the Worse

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
The financial events of the past few weeks have led to a reflexive recoiling on the part of U.S. consumers. The latest ChangeWave consumer survey—conducted…

Doctors Report a Slowdown in Medical Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
The tentacles of the economic slowdown are spreading. According to ChangeWave's latest healthcare survey, the medical industry is now seeing a deceleration in patient spending.…

ChangeWave Hits the Mark on Consumer Spending

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
We have some good news...and we have some bad news regarding consumer spending. Which one do you want first? Either way, our proprietary research proves we were right.

Apple’s 3G Boosts Grim Corporate IT Outlook

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
First, the bad news: The downturn in the U.S. economy is far from over. ChangeWave's latest IT purchasing survey shows an even greater pullback occurring in corporate spending. But, there is a bright spot...

How to Profit from Out-of-Control Inflation

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
A recent ChangeWave survey pointed to yet another clear downturn in U.S. consumer spending. So what's to blame for the weak outlook? The chief culprits are skyrocketing inflation and high energy costs. But, even with all this gloom, there are still winning stocks for your portfolio.

Motorola Beaten Down by Apple iPhone

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
There's no question that Motorola (MOT) has taken a huge hit from the Apple (AAPL) iPhone's success. But is there any hope of a turnaround for the beleaguered company? ChangeWave has been tracking Motorola's decline and the latest survey results are in.

Apple Ups the Ante With 3G iPhone

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
Our latest ChangeWave survey shows the next-generation iPhone is having a tsunami-like impact on the smart-phone market. But hold on...market leader Research In Motion hasn't taken this latest salvo lying down. Read on to find out what they're planning to combat the Apple onslaught.

Sprint Feels the Pain

By Paul Carton, Vice President of Research, ChangeWave
Sprint (S) has been a perennial loser in ChangeWave cell phone surveys over the past few years. When we first began tracking Sprint, their stock price was over $20. Since then, it fell to a low of about $5.50 in March and has just recently experienced an uptick. But is this uptick based on reality, or is it just a head-fake?
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