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

GDP, VOD News Lifts Markets: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Markets moved ahead on solid economic news, setting aside Middle East concerns for at least one session as all 3 indices rose on the day.

Dividend Yield or Dividend Rate: Which One Matters?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

A reader weighs in with a question about dividend yields and rates. We explain the differences, and why each matters.

Oil, Stocks Climb Higher: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Markets rallied to avoid a third straight day of losses as energy stocks rose on continued Middle East concerns and rising oil prices.

Higher 401k Balances: No Reason to Party Yet

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Fidelity boasted much higher average 401k balances at the end of Q2 2013, but there are a few negatives lying beneath the headline.

What’s in a Name? 3 Stocks You Can Proudly Call ‘Blue Chips’

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The exact definition of a "blue-chip stock" isn't easy to agree on, but the general idea should be -- and these companies should qualify as a result.

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