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

Bears Bury Wall Street: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Wednesday's afternoon bleeding flowed right into Thursday, with the Dow Jones shedding 353.87 points for its worst performance of the year.

Wall Street Bristles at Big Ben: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Following news that the Fed planned on continuing its easing policies, Ben Bernanke indicated QE could be tapered by mid-2014, and stocks dropped off as a result.

Steer Clear of ‘Pension Advance’ Schemes

A new product called a "pension advance" is a dangerous threat to retirement that can cost you your hard-earned monthly retirement check. Avoid it.

Tech Moves the Needle: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Sony was among several big-name tech stocks marching forward Tuesday, with the Japanese firm moving on news of an increased hedge fund stake.

Netflix Soars on Dreamworks Agreement: Monday’s IP Market Recap

While markets broadly ticked upward in anticipation of this week's Fed meeting, Netflix and Terex made some of the most exaggerated moves.