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

The Real Walmart Is a ‘Forever Stock’

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 11, 2013

What's better for security than a company that has long led its industry? How about one that hasn't turned that into an excuse to turn off its creative engines.

Lululemon CEO Day Will Step Aside

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 11, 2013

Lululemon CEO Christine Day will resign her position, saying its the right time for her to go after a 5-year tenure marked by financial success for the company.

Homebuilders Hide, Solar Surges: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 10, 2013

Friday's solid rally fizzled out Monday, as homebuilders and Apple were among the day's notable strugglers.

Iron Mountain Scrutiny a Warning Shot to Non-Traditional REITs

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 7, 2013

IRS' study of Iron Mountain's REIT proposal could give other companies pause before seeking the tax-advantaged status

FedEx Ships a Bigger Check: 8 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 7, 2013

FedEx and UnitedHealth Group led a group of eight stocks announcing higher dividend payouts to shareholders this week.

Stocks’ Rocky Road Heads North — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 6, 2013

Investors were taken along for a roller-coaster ride Thursday as Wall Street weighed new jobs data and what tomorrow's employment report might mean to the Fed.

Retirees: Your Credit Score Still Matters

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jun 6, 2013

Don't think the importance of a credit score lessens once you've hit retirement. There's a number of perks you could miss out on if you don't protect yourself.