Marc Bastow

Marc Bastow

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

3 Dividend Cutters in Search of a Rebound

That move, generally considered an act of desperation, has worked for some companies in the past. Will it again in the case of these three struggling stocks?

Apple Takes Center Stage: Monday’s IP Market Recap

Apple touched a high that made it the most valuable company in U.S. history on a generally slow day. Major indexes finished virtually flat.

Come on, Schulze: Put Up or Shut Up

Richard Schulze has said he wants to buy Best Buy back, but his actions have spoken more quietly than words. With the door all but closed, it's time to act.

7 Companies Increasing Dividends

Cisco made this list of seven dividend payout-boosting performers for the week by cranking up a 75% increase.

Dollar Tree Gets Trimmed for Its Dour Outlook

Does its lowered guidance for future earnings signal a warning for the deep-discount segment -- or is it just a one-company problem?