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

VZ Dials Up Its Dividend: 5 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 6, 2013

It was a slow week for dividend increases, but Verizon and Hess were among the companies increasing their payouts.

Employment Data Hoists Stocks: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 5, 2013

Solid news on the employment front helped drive the broader market higher. Heading north were LNKD, BBRY and GRPN, among others.

3 Stocks Offering Steady Retirement Income

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 5, 2013

These three stocks look like solid retirement buys thanks to their improving dividends and expectations for ample earnings growth in years to come.

Automakers Take the Wheel: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 4, 2013

Automakers' strong August sales pushed the major auto stocks higher Wednesday amid a smooth, positive day for the broader markets.

3 NFL-Ready Stocks to Kick Off the Season

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 4, 2013

These three big companies are ready to reap the rewards from America's continued love affair with the NFL.