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

Should I Buy Clorox? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Clorox put out a positive quarterly result, but is it a sign that investors should come on in? The question is a matter of comparison.

Get Yourself a Monopoly on Railroads

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Railroad stocks are never sexy, but they can perform. In this case, so many look good right now that you might be able to cover the whole board.

Uncle Ben Stays Mum: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Stocks were mostly muted on the Fed's non-news. Up next: Word from Bernanke's counterparts at the European Central Bank.

5 Reasons to Like U.S. Steel

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

U.S. Steel -- like most in the steel industry -- has had a difficult run, but recent trends suggest long-term hope for this American icon.

4 American Stocks That Need More Time

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Several of our Real American Index picks that have struggled so far in 2012 still have plenty going for them -- and could rebound later this year.

What Cuts? 3 Defense Contractors Worth Considering

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Despite the dire warning shots getting fired in Washington, these big guns look poised to survive come what may.

Luxury Tumbles, Steel Surges — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Coach punctuated a lousy day for the markets, but Pfizer and U.S. Steel provided some of Tuesday's brighter points.

Best Buy Struggles for the Best Way Forward

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Even going private is fraught with major challenges, such as coming up with the buyout money -- and the ability to pay it back. And how likely is a takeover?

3 Auto Parts Suppliers for Your Garage

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Consumers are keeping automobiles longer, providing investors with an opportunity to buy into the trend with these three solid auto parts suppliers.

Waiting for Fed and ECB — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Stocks trade in a narrow range ahead of key policy meetings in Washington and Frankfurt.

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