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

9 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 12, 2013

9 companies boosted their payouts to shareholders this past week, including a few energy MLPs and fast-food favorite Burger King.

Tech Can’t Stop the Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 11, 2013

Technology stocks reversed course as a report showed dramatic slippage in PC shipments, but the Dow and S&P still marched on to new records.

Emerson Electric: A Hidden Dividend Gem

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 11, 2013

Emerson Electric is a name you don't hear about all that often, but its diverse revenue streams and sweet, reliable payout deserve a little crowing.

Stocks Keep Pushing the Ceiling — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 10, 2013

An accidental early leak of the Fed's most recent minutes suggested continued monetary easing through at least mid-year, helping prop up the bulls Wednesday.

Proposed IRA Change Is Punishment, Not Progress

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 10, 2013

A carve-out in the Obama budget proposal for capping retirement account tax advantages is crazy. Don't punish people for trying to save for retirement.