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

A Better Way to Use BlackRock’s Core ETFs

Rather than invest in these funds, which aim to cover U.S. and international stocks and bonds, use them to find standout individual names.

GE, Comcast Go Dealing — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

CMCSA's buyout of remaining NBCUniversal stake sends it and General Electric higher, though the broader indices saw more mixed, muted results.

Good Day For Luxury, Lipstick — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Luxury names Michael Kors and Fossil headed higher on earnings news Tuesday, as did beauty products mainstay Avon.

Little News, Little Wiggle — Monday’s IP Market Recap

A slow Monday featured a lack of economic or earnings news and led investors to mostly sit on the sidelines for the day.

Exelon’s Dividend Cut Switches the Power Off

Slashing its payout by 41% is a stark sign of the utility giant's 'spending problem.' I'd add EXC to any list of utilities to avoid.