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

5 Dividend Disappointments So Far in 2013

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

These five companies put themselves in the unwelcome minority this year by making cuts or even suspending their regular dividend payouts.

Stocks Rally on Easing Fed Fears: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

A Commerce Department report on a slowing GDP didn't dampen investor enthusiasm, instead helping all three indexes to rise for a second straight day

Top 10 Dividend Increases in the First Half of 2013

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

We've culled through the list of companies that increased dividends during the first half of the year -- here are 10 notable names to watch.

Halftime for the S&P 500 — 3 Best and Worst Stocks

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The S&P 500 saw a 17% rise during the first half of 2013 before giving back some gains. It's still up 10% -- here are its notable performers, both good and bad.

Housing Helps Wall Street Mend: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Solid economic reports on housing, durable goods and consumer confidence sent stocks broadly ahead Tuesday, though BKS and WAG were among notable laggards.

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