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

Markets Muddle, But at Least It’s Forward — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Better-than-expected ISM reading helps indices claw forward, with financial stocks among the biggest beneficiaries. Dollar General was among stocks left behind.

A Stronger Dollar Is a Double-Edged Sword

With the dollar strengthening against the flagging euro, investors should remember to check company statements to find exposure to currency risk.

A Not-So-Manic Monday — Monday’s IP Market Recap

No news was good news for Wall Street, which shook off last week's lousy news and managed to tread water -- or in the Nasdaq's case, find slight gains.

There Ain’t No Cure for the Summertime Blues

No investment appears profitable -- or even safe -- as we head into the summer. Is there any way to get through the next three months without any pain?

Earnings: The Good, Bad, Ugly and ‘Applesurdity’

Here's our not-quite-scientific summary of the season's notable earnings results -- good and bad. But at least one company hit it clear off the planet.