Marc Bastow

Marc Bastow

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

Apple Can Hit $500 Again: The Ifs, Ands & Buts

Remember when "Apple $500" would've been a terribly bearish call? Well, now we're looking up at it ... but the upside is, it's at least a realistic target.

Solar Stocks Flare — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

First Solar's 2013 guidance sent FSLR and the rest of the sector skyward Tuesday, and big gains by tech giants Microsoft and Intel propped up the Dow.

Alcoa Kicks Off Earnings — Monday’s IP Market Report

The markets started the day on a downward trend but rallied to broad gains, while Alcoa posted a huge profit increase after the bell thanks to a tax benefit.

Don’t Count on Your Home for Retirement

Many people view their home as a source of income in retirement, but it shouldn't be anything more than a last resort.

7 Companies Increasing Dividends

Discount retailer TJX Cos. and large regional bank PNC lead this week's list of seven companies making income investors just a little happier.