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

Should I Buy Clorox? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Clorox put out a positive quarterly result, but is it a sign that investors should come on in? The question is a matter of comparison.

Get Yourself a Monopoly on Railroads

Railroad stocks are never sexy, but they can perform. In this case, so many look good right now that you might be able to cover the whole board.

Uncle Ben Stays Mum: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Stocks were mostly muted on the Fed's non-news. Up next: Word from Bernanke's counterparts at the European Central Bank.

5 Reasons to Like U.S. Steel

U.S. Steel -- like most in the steel industry -- has had a difficult run, but recent trends suggest long-term hope for this American icon.

4 American Stocks That Need More Time

Several of our Real American Index picks that have struggled so far in 2012 still have plenty going for them -- and could rebound later this year.