Marc Bastow

InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

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

Investors Flee in May: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 31, 2012

Markets finished the day down to complete a month that saw losses across the board and all markets. Bond yields and gold prices followed suit.

5 Steady Businesses in InvestorPlace’s Backyard

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 31, 2012

The D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas are alive with strong, locally grown companies that could make solid additions to your portfolio.

Europe’s Woes Slam the U.S.: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 30, 2012

U.S. markets were roiled from the start of the day by political and economic turbulence in Europe, as stocks traded down from the opening bell through the day.

Facebook’s Collapse Continues — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 29, 2012

Facebook once again dominated the market news, falling another 9% on a busy day that included stock market rises for all but two of the Dow components.

GE Is Bringing Good Things Back to Life

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 25, 2012

General Electric finally is getting back on solid footing in both its industrial and capital groups, and with a newly reinstated dividend, business is brighter.