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

17 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Huge dividend increases at Visa and Newell Rubbermaid helped pace this week's group of payout-hiking stocks.

Apple, Amazon Flub Earnings — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

AAPL and AMZN shares headed lower in post-market trading Thursday after the duo announced disappointing profits.

Best Buy Steams Ahead — Into the Icebergs

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

A management shakeup and a lower forecast for third-quarter same-store sales tear at its hull as the new CEO struggles to right the ship.

Under Armour Absorbs the Heat — of Expectations

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Under Armour posted an enviable third-quarter earnings report, but investors' super-high expectations finally caught up with the growth stock.

No Gloom, But No Rally — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Earnings news continued dominated headlines Wednesday, but failed to move the needle as markets listed south.

Lumber Liquidators’ Firm Footing in Flooring

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

With rapid and profitable growth, LL is quietly killing its category. Its lean operation is paying off for consumers, and investors love the soaring stock.

College and Retirement Saving Can Mix — Carefully

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

As college costs keep rising, it's a tough balancing act for sure. Here are some tips for managing those costs within a long-term retirement plan.

3 Steady Machines That Can Power Your Retirement

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

If you're looking to add retirement stocks to your portfolio, consider dividend payers a little down on their luck. These three will reward your patience over time.

Earnings Bombs Drop the Dow — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

DuPont, 3M and United Technologies all helped the Dow head south on Tuesday. After the bell, Netflix got pummeled, while Facebook surprised to the upside.

Don’t Fall for SuperValu’s Sudden Surge

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Forget the rumors that Cerebus Capital is looking to finance an LBO. Just look at SVU's sorry business and money-losing results.

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