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

Why I Just Bailed on Intel

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

As my investment horizon shrinks, I don't have time to wait around for a stagnant Intel -- even if leaving its dividend behind makes me weep a little.

Doubly Good Day for the Dow — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Better-than-expected news on the employment front helped push the Dow Jones to a record 10th straight day of gains and another all-time high.

Enjoy Pitney Bowes’ Rebound While You Can

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Pitney Bowes has ripped off 45% gains so far in 2013, but the basic business and a lot of numbers say there's little reason to like PBI long-term.

Retail Keeps Rally Going — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The markets rallied broadly but minimally as the Commerce Department reported a better-than-hoped 1.1% gain in retail sales last month.

3 Reasons to Pile Into Dow Dividend Stocks

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Dow Jones has broken one record, but is closing in on another -- all-time high dividend payments. Long-term investors shouldn't sit this ride out.

Stocks Start to Look Gassed — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Dow Jones managed to finish ahead a fraction to continue its record-breaking run, though the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finally took a break from recent runs.

Retirement Planners: Here Are Your Next Possible Moves

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The market might be red-hot right now, but you can stay active in your investments without getting burned.

Day Five, Still Alive! — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Dow Jones set a new high for a fifth-straight day and the S&P 500 edged closer to its all-time peak as investors absorbed good news on the corporate front.

Retirement Saving Is Great, but FORCED Retirement Saving?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

A finance professor suggests the government should create legislation mandating all workers participate in a retirement program. Is it as crazy as it sounds?

Annuities: A Little Ease of Mind for Retirement

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

While they're not as sexy as playing the stock market, annuities definitely have earned their place in many a retirement plan.

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