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

MSFT, MCD Deliver: 17 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Microsoft and McDonald's led the way in what was a busy week for dividend increases, with 17 companies making the list for the week of September 16

5 Dividend Stocks Perfect for New Money

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The IRS forces you to take a Minimum Required Distribution (RMD) from your IRA at age 70 1/2, so put that money to work in one of these dividend stocks

4 ‘Preferred’ Ways to Get Big Yield for Retirement

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Investing in preferred stocks is a great way to find yield, but avoid the hassle of singling out specific shares and invest in funds instead.

Microsoft Placates Shareholders With Another Dividend Hike

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Microsoft's latest annual dividend increase came to the tune of 22% -- a welcome bump after several months of dour headlines.

Don’t Sweat Verizon’s Big Debt Raise

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Verizon's $49 billion debt raise to buy the remaining stake in Verizon Wireless won't hurt the all-important dividend.

PM Fires Up an Increase: 8 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Dividend increases rose in the week after Labor Day, with Philip Morris the biggest name of 8 companies increasing dividends.

Retirees: Watch Out for These 3 Warning Signs of Scams

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Internet has given scam artists more targets and more information to play with, so keep your eyes peeled for these warning signs of scams.

Take a Breath, Wall Street: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Optimistic unemployment data was blurred by computer updates, and the broader markets took a breather from their multiday run.

Apple Stock Cracked Again: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Apple stock was downgraded by several analysts Wednesday, weighing on shares which in turn dragged the Nasdaq into the red.

Philip Morris Sweetens the Dividend Pot

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Philip Morris delivered another dividend increase to investors, and tobacco stocks continue to be among the best dividend sectors

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