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 Market Lessons I Learned in a Year

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

It's been a wild first year for me at InvestorPlace. Now, it's time to reflect on some lessons I've learned along the way.

11 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Colgate and General Dynamics were among the companies announcing bigger dividend payouts this week.

5 Managed Portfolio Criteria for 401k Investors

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Investors should keep these things in mind when deciding whether to opt for a managed portfolio 401k plan.

3 Days, 3 New Highs — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Dow Jones set its third high-water mark in as many days as falling initial jobless claims helped prop up stock markets yet again.

What, Me Retire? Follow this Checklist to Decide if You’re Ready

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Deciding to retire is a fairly complicated decision with lots of variables involved. Here is a checklist to see if you are ready.

Dow Reaches New Heights — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Dow Jones Industrial Average set an all time high at 14253.77, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also put up solid gains.

Let’s Call Sears What It Is: A Mess

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Sears' most recent results weren't awful, but they still show a company that's achieving little in the way of improving its core business.

Stocks Shake Sequestration Woes — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The major indices shrugged off sequestration worries and renewed concerns over a Chinese housing bubble to finish broadly higher Monday.

ESPP: Another Tool in the Retirement Belt

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Employee stock purchase plans are another great way to build toward your retirement -- and often, these plans offer you stock at a discount.

8 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Deere and Nordstrom were among a handful of companies that announced boosts to their regularly dividend payouts to investors this week.

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