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

Travel Stocks Put on Hold — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Dow Jones and S&P 500 both managed to extend their gains streaks to four consecutive days, but Priceline, Orbitz and the rest of the travel sector didn't join in.

Disney’s Magical Investment Ride Continues

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Disney knocks it out of the park for shareholders, as it keeps breaking into new all-time highs on its earnings success.

Bricks-and-Mortar Still Score in Sporting Goods

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Near 52-week highs, Dick's, Cabelas and Foot Locker are doing lots of things right, and so far they're fending off the mighty e-tailiers like Amazon and eBay.

4 Small-Ball Oil and Gas Dividend Players

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

It can pay to look beyond the marquee names. Consider adding these lesser-known but highly affordable companies with steady payouts to your lineup.

Three in a Row — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Markets rallied for a third consecutive day behind hopes for central banks' help in stimulating the economy.

A Private Best Buy Is Still a Long Way Off

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Best Buy founder Richard Schulze's idea about buying his company and taking it private faces several major hurdles. A big one: How to finance it.

Markets Keep on Movin’ Up — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

U.S. markets retained their momentum from last Friday thanks to a little bit of help from the tech sector and Europe.

Some BBY Advice: Take the Money and Run!

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The founder of Best Buy has made an $8.8B bid to take the company private, spiking shares on Monday. Current investors should say "thanks" and cash in.

I Want My Dividends (Increased)

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

A number of blue-chips already ponying up dividends have the kind of cash necessary to make a real payout statement. Here are four names that should do just that.

Draghi Drags Down the Dow: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

ECB chief Mario Draghi did not whisper the words investors wanted to hear, and U.S. markets took a tumble throughout the day on the non-news.

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