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

Court Speaks, Markets Listen — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The Supreme Court ruling in favor of Obama's Affordable Care Act hit markets initially, but the indices managed to cut most losses by the end of the day.

3 Wall Street Deals That Fizzled in Q2

Three companies targeted for buyouts still haven't (or declined to) pull the trigger in Q2, leaving shareholders wondering whether management did right by them.

5 Restaurants Worth a Bite — and a Buy-in

America's restaurant traffic still is going strong, and a number of familiar sit-down eateries are backed by stocks with real portfolio potential.

Housing Rivets Markets Again — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets extended Tuesday's rally with help from a positive durable goods report, as well as a homebuilder rally fueled by May home sales and Lennar earnings.

Markets Wait and Watch the EU: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets were held back by a lackluster consumer confidence report and continued concerns over the upcoming European Union summit, but finished ahead on the day.