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

3 Ways to Maximize a ‘Buy and Hold’ Strategy

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Buy and hold investing is time-tested and loved by many of Wall Street's finest minds. But you can't take a literal hands-absolutely-off approach.

Apple Falls Flat: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Apple's launch of the iPhone 5S and 5C didn't go over well with investors, but the broader markets headed higher as Syrian tensions eased.

China, M&A Spur a Rally: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Positive exports figures from China and a healthy slate of Monday M&A action helped spur the markets to another consecutive day in the black.

A Tale of Three Turnaround Stocks

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

JCPenney, Hewlett-Packard and Best Buy are all off life support and trying to forge new lives. Which one might have the best chance?

3 Areas of Retirement to Start Nailing Down

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Dust off the last of your summer cobwebs and attack your retirement planning in earnest, including these three long-term concerns.

VZ Dials Up Its Dividend: 5 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

It was a slow week for dividend increases, but Verizon and Hess were among the companies increasing their payouts.

Employment Data Hoists Stocks: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Solid news on the employment front helped drive the broader market higher. Heading north were LNKD, BBRY and GRPN, among others.

3 Stocks Offering Steady Retirement Income

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

These three stocks look like solid retirement buys thanks to their improving dividends and expectations for ample earnings growth in years to come.

Automakers Take the Wheel: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Automakers' strong August sales pushed the major auto stocks higher Wednesday amid a smooth, positive day for the broader markets.

3 NFL-Ready Stocks to Kick Off the Season

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

These three big companies are ready to reap the rewards from America's continued love affair with the NFL.

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