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

Markets’ Euphoria Put on Pause — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Dow and the S&P 500 take a break from their recent sprints Monday while Apple and the Nasdaq get a small respite. Yahoo was headed higher after the bell.

7 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Wells Fargo, BB&T and a couple other financials were among the latest companies to increase their regular dividends.

Nokia: Now That Blood Has Been Spilt …

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Nokia has suspended its dividend, sending many investors fleeing. Those that are left have to rethink their strategy.

S&P 500? More Like 1,500! — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The S&P 500 grazed the 1,500 mark Thursday for the first time since 2007, but Apple shareholders weren't among those celebrating.

Illinois Tool Works: The Real Deal for Your Retirement Portfolio

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

It's a solid multinational manufacturer that has consistently paid dividends since 1936, which bodes well for long-term investors.

Apple Just Can’t Please — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Apple stock was being hit hard in postmarket trading Wednesday despite a record earnings report. However, Netflix was setting off fireworks.

The ABCs of Beta for Retirement Planning

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Beta is a statistical measure of a stock's risk relative to a benchmark index. Using it can help you pick individual stocks and also get some diversity.

529 Savings Plans: Do Your Homework

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

529 savings plans are a great way to finance the high costs of college, but there's a few things to sort through before you can find the perfect plan.

Stock Buybacks: Far From a Universal Good

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

You can't blame companies for going to the old share buyback well every now and then to boost results, but it only works sometimes, and only for so long.

Dow Delivers Despite Iffy Earnings — Tuesday’s Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Dow Jones powered ahead Tuesday despite some less-than-splendid earnings from Verizon and Johnson & Johnson. Also, Google impressed after hours.

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