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

Markets Muddle, But at Least It’s Forward — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Better-than-expected ISM reading helps indices claw forward, with financial stocks among the biggest beneficiaries. Dollar General was among stocks left behind.

A Stronger Dollar Is a Double-Edged Sword

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

With the dollar strengthening against the flagging euro, investors should remember to check company statements to find exposure to currency risk.

A Not-So-Manic Monday — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

No news was good news for Wall Street, which shook off last week's lousy news and managed to tread water -- or in the Nasdaq's case, find slight gains.

There Ain’t No Cure for the Summertime Blues

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

No investment appears profitable -- or even safe -- as we head into the summer. Is there any way to get through the next three months without any pain?

Earnings: The Good, Bad, Ugly and ‘Applesurdity’

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Here's our not-quite-scientific summary of the season's notable earnings results -- good and bad. But at least one company hit it clear off the planet.

Investors Flee in May: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Markets finished the day down to complete a month that saw losses across the board and all markets. Bond yields and gold prices followed suit.

5 Steady Businesses in InvestorPlace’s Backyard

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas are alive with strong, locally grown companies that could make solid additions to your portfolio.

Europe’s Woes Slam the U.S.: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

U.S. markets were roiled from the start of the day by political and economic turbulence in Europe, as stocks traded down from the opening bell through the day.

Facebook’s Collapse Continues — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Facebook once again dominated the market news, falling another 9% on a busy day that included stock market rises for all but two of the Dow components.

GE Is Bringing Good Things Back to Life

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

General Electric finally is getting back on solid footing in both its industrial and capital groups, and with a newly reinstated dividend, business is brighter.

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