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

19 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

This week saw a number of blue-chip companies boost their quarterly payouts, including Apple, Exxon Mobil and Wells Fargo.

Good News on the Jobs Front — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Markets continued to power ahead following a report on lower jobless claims and some good news on the earnings front. After the bell, Amazon announced a dip in profits.

iBonds: Great for Apple, Not for You

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Apple announced plans for a dividend increase and stock repurchase plan that will cost lots of money, and will tap debt markets; I won't buy those bonds.

Don’t Ignore These 3 Low-Yielding Stocks

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

These three stocks have dividends that range from "unimpressive" to "downright paltry" -- but longer-term investors can expect much better down the road.

P&G Drags Down the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

A disappointing durable goods order report, slower sales at AT&T and weak guidance from Procter & Gamble sent the Dow down on the day.

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