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

HPQ Survives, But Techs Tumble — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Hewlett-Packard shares gained on the day as an earnings beat overshadowed lower guidance, but other tech stocks weren't so lucky.

Dell Dumped, HPQ Hoisted — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Dell was obliterated Wednesday on disappointing earnings news, while Hewlett-Packard surged after the bell on a positive report.

Dell up Doody Creek Without a Paddle

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Dell's disappointing earnings announcement, combined with a dismal outlook, put the stock in the doldrums Wednesday. See what's next for Dell.

Playing for Pay: How Did Big Financial CEOs Stack Up in 2011?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The pay for major financial companies' CEOs can make your head spin -- but some are even worse when you compare them to performance.

No One ‘Likes’ Facebook — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Facebook shares slid for a third straight trading day, and the markets in general weren't able to keep momentum after Monday's impressive performances.

Diary of a Mad Facebook Page

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Facebook's still the coolest kid in school ... right?

Markets Overcome a Blue Facebook — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Markets were cheered by G8 news out of Europe, helping the markets overshadow Facebook's dive and strongly rebound off last week's massive losses.

Sears & J.C. Penney: No Longer the Belles of the Ball

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Sears and Penney's, two icons of the retail industry, are in deep trouble, and choosing which one will live long and prosper is not an easy call.

Social Stocks Sell Till the Bell — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Facebook priced its IPO after the bell Thursday, but social stocks' ears already were ringing thanks to a sector-wide drubbing during the day.

Retail and Europe Spoil the Day: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Continued pressure from economic troubles in Europe, particularly Greece, weighed on the markets, dropping an early rally down for the day.

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