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

3 Dividend Stocks Hitting the Double Bonus

Share appreciation and dividend increases -- they're great on their own, but they're even better when you can get them both from a single dividend stock. Or in this case, three.

Slow Your Roll, Wall Street: Monday’s IP Market Recap

A positive reading in U.S. manufacturing wasn't enough to help out the broader markets, though Tyson and Facebook were among some individual standouts.

Avoid the Lure of Lloyd’s Dividend Promise

Lloyd's says it's targeting a 70% dividend payout ratio over the next three years -- a lofty goal. For now, consider seeking somewhat safer financial-sector income.

Big News From AIG, SNDK: 11 Companies Increasing Dividends

SanDisk joined a growing group of technology dividend stocks and AIG resumed its payout to make this week's list of dividend-sweetening companies.

AIG’s Return to Dividends: Another Feather in Financials’ Cap

After a five-year hiatus, AIG will resume paying out dividends starting with a 10-cent offering in September.