Marc Bastow

Marc Bastow

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

Blackstone’s GE Portfolio Purchase Benefits Both Sides

Blackstone Group is buying a $2.7 billion portfolio of apartment complexes from General Electric -- a deal that satisfies the strategies of both companies.

It’s All About ‘Fruit’: Monday’s IP Market Recap

Corporate news in Dole, BlackBerry and Apple made the biggest headlines in an otherwise mixed day.

MDLZ Delivers a Treat: 20 Companies Increasing Dividends

It was a busy week for dividend increases, as 20 companies, including Monsanto, Hillshire, and Mondelez joined our Companies Increasing Dividends list.

Planning for Retirement? Simplify, Simplify … to Just 3 Funds

In an investing world with thousands of choices, many are choosing to slim down to just a few select funds. How can you do more with less? Here are a few ideas.

More Young Investors Turn to Online Wealth Management Firms — Should You?

Many millennials are enjoying financial success via online wealth management firms. It's a good option, but you still need to know what you're getting into.