Marc Bastow

Marc Bastow

InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Marc Bastow is Assistant Editor at InvestorPlace.com. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut and a Masters in Finance from American University. Bastow worked in corporate banking and finance, and he most recently was Senior Editor at MocoSportsFan.com.

Recent Articles

Blackstone’s GE Portfolio Purchase Benefits Both Sides

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Blackstone Group is buying a $2.7 billion portfolio of apartment complexes from General Electric -- a deal that satisfies the strategies of both companies.

It’s All About ‘Fruit’: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Corporate news in Dole, BlackBerry and Apple made the biggest headlines in an otherwise mixed day.

MDLZ Delivers a Treat: 20 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

It was a busy week for dividend increases, as 20 companies, including Monsanto, Hillshire, and Mondelez joined our Companies Increasing Dividends list.

Planning for Retirement? Simplify, Simplify … to Just 3 Funds

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

In an investing world with thousands of choices, many are choosing to slim down to just a few select funds. How can you do more with less? Here are a few ideas.

More Young Investors Turn to Online Wealth Management Firms — Should You?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Many millennials are enjoying financial success via online wealth management firms. It's a good option, but you still need to know what you're getting into.

The Internet Takes Charge: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

A bouncy Thursday for stocks was punctuated by huge post-earnings moves in online stocks like GRPN and OWW, as well as after-hours movement from Priceline.

5 Investment Pillars of a Retirement Portfolio

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Jim Cramer's provided a bit of a roadmap for a retirement investment portfolio with 5 'must have' categories. Here's my take on the strategy.

Fed Concerns Are Piling Up: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Markets dropped for a third straight day on easing concerns, though Groupon and Tesla offered up some after-hours fireworks.

A (Mostly) Wretched Day for Retail: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Lowered guidance from American Eagle sends AEO and other teen retailers falling, plus Sears and JCP showed weakness Tuesday. FOSL and KORS bucked the trend, though.

Retirement Planners: Keep Your Eyes on Tech

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Companies like Oracle, SanDisk and EMC are showing the increasing dividend strength of the tech sector.

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