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

4 Regional Banks That Beat the Big Boys

Why worry about all the headwinds slowing the giant money-center banks? Here are some solid alternatives that go beyond the usual suspects.

Don’t Buy Into Big Banks’ Hooey

JPMorgan announced a plan to claw back monies from executives in the wake of what is now a $5 billion loss on trading. It's not a remedy -- it's a smug snub.

Investors Bag the Groceries: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets were down as continued worries about Europe and another round of disappointing earnings and guidance pushed prices lower.

A Daydreamer’s Plan to Set Pepco Straight

As King for a Day, my first edict is to fine Pepco Holdings by suspending its dividend to try and elicit a change in the service provider's performance.

Fed Minutes Spark a Selloff — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Investors hoping for a sign of economic stimulus or easing from the Fed were let down Wednesday, putting a cramp on equities.