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

Spain Leads the American Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Spanish government released its newest budget, and news that the country will work toward austerity measures helped lift markets higher Thursday afternoon.

Staples or Best Buy: Which One Is Better Buyout Bait?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Both companies need a white knight. The question is: If you had to play one or the other strictly on buyout potential, which would you choose?

The World’s a Bummer — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Downbeat news from Europe and Asia combined to rattle American markets, which suffered their third straight day of losses. Meanwhile, RadioShack's CEO resigned.

RadioShack Sends Out an SOS

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

RadioShack CEO James Gooch resigned Tuesday, leaving a shipwreck of a business and a crushed stock in his wake.

CAT’s Warning a Market Hex — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Positive economic news spurred markets early, but gains petered out after CAT issued a long-term warning amid a slowing global economy.

Making the Most of a Smaller Retirement Porfolio

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

You don't to be loaded already to make good money. It takes a little bit more work, but retirement is still workable with some smart decisions.

Street Slumps, Apple Sours — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Markets teetered Monday as news from Germany hinted at global economic issues; meanwhile, troubles in China weighed on Apple.

Dow Trying to Make Room for Apple and Google

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average may be in for some structural changes to allow Google, Apple and Berkshire Hathaway access.

15 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

A number of solid blue chips, including Microsoft and McDonald's, led this week's list of dividend-boosting stocks.

3 Oil Stocks Gushing Dividend Income

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Curse 'em at the pump, but profit from their standout payouts. These three stocks are the oil patch's best bets for steady income.

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