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

Why I Just Bailed on Intel

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 15, 2013

As my investment horizon shrinks, I don't have time to wait around for a stagnant Intel -- even if leaving its dividend behind makes me weep a little.

Doubly Good Day for the Dow — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 14, 2013

Better-than-expected news on the employment front helped push the Dow Jones to a record 10th straight day of gains and another all-time high.

Enjoy Pitney Bowes’ Rebound While You Can

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 14, 2013

Pitney Bowes has ripped off 45% gains so far in 2013, but the basic business and a lot of numbers say there's little reason to like PBI long-term.

Retail Keeps Rally Going — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 13, 2013

The markets rallied broadly but minimally as the Commerce Department reported a better-than-hoped 1.1% gain in retail sales last month.

3 Reasons to Pile Into Dow Dividend Stocks

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 13, 2013

The Dow Jones has broken one record, but is closing in on another -- all-time high dividend payments. Long-term investors shouldn't sit this ride out.