Marc Bastow

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

RadioShack’s Liquidity Looks a Little Dry

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

RadioShack addressed reports that it was talking to investment bankers by announcing it was fine on the liquidity front. But is RSH really OK?

Big Ben Speaks, Markets Soar: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Bernanke comments leaning toward continued easing helped prop the S&P 500 and Dow Jones to new all-time bests, and the Nasdaq finished at a 13-year high.

Fed Keeps ‘Em Guessing: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Federal Reserve minutes that show a split among members regarding the Fed's easing policy helped lead stocks back up, as markets finished the day mixed

5 Dividend Stocks on Our Retirement Radar

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

These five companies are a doubly thick blanket of security, boasting businesses set up for long-term sustainability and offering quality dividends.

Kroger Expands Atlantic Reach: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger bid $2.4 billion for Harris Teeter on a generally up day for the broader markets.

Steer Clear of These 5 Retirement Pitfalls

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The thing about simple mistakes -- they can really add up when you give them 40 or 50 years to fester.

401ks: They’re Not Always That Simple

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

401k plans come in all shapes and sizes ... which might sound good, but it means the oft-touted "simplicity" isn't as simple as you'd imagine.

PCLN Leads Stocks Higher: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

America's major indices moved higher Monday, with analyst upgrades doing some moving at the single-stock level. After the bell, Alcoa announced a slight beat.

Markets Head to a Happy Fourth: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Despite worries both in Egypt and across Europe, American stock indices finished higher heading into the Fourth of July holiday.

3 Long-Term Picks That Look Great Despite Iffy Yields

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

None of these three stocks are yielding more than 2%, nor are they hot small-cap companies you can expect to double in a year. But they still offer an attractive mix of growth potential and a little income.

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