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

Monsanto’s ‘GE’ Wheat Headaches Continue

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The tale of Monsanto's (MON) biotech-engineered  "Roundup Ready" wheat continued on Tuesday as Morton County, Kansas farmer Ernest Barnes, file suit in U.S. District court…

Longstanding Dow Streak Halted — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Big moves down in Salesforce.com and Zynga peppered a poor day for the broader markets spurned by concerns over the Fed's future easing plans.

Dividend Investors: Don’t Fear the T-Note

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

While dividend stocks took a bit of a haircut last week amid the 10-Year Treasury's bump above a 2% yield, it's not yet time to panic about a wholesale selloff.

Michael Dell’s Paycheck Just Got a Little Smaller

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Dell founder and CEO Michael Dell took a 14% cut in his total compensation package last year amid poor results, a slumping industry, and a buyout fight

Pharma, Tech Drive the Dow: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

markets managed to start out the new month on a up note, as pharmaceuticals and technology companies shined during a broad-based rally

Microsoft Working on Restructuring Its Business Model

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Microsoft is working towards a restructuring of its business according to sources, heading towards a devices and services model.

Yahoo Discontinues Email Classic Service

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Yahoo goes live to its new email accounts this morning, and if you have not signed up you won't be able to get your mail through the service

Nontraditional REITs Provide Serious Returns

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

'Weird' REITs are springing up everywhere, with timber, cellphone, and data center operators now qualifying. Here are two of the better players.

After a Few Missteps, GE Is Back on Track

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

After selling GE shares back in 2009, I bought back in last year -- and so far GE's ability to execute on CEO Jeff Immelt's long-term plan is paying off.

U.S. Households Still a Long Way From Wealth Recovery

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Americans are still well below their household levels of wealth from 2007, despite stock market gains and a slowly growing economy.

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