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’ Euphoria Put on Pause — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The Dow and the S&P 500 take a break from their recent sprints Monday while Apple and the Nasdaq get a small respite. Yahoo was headed higher after the bell.

7 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Wells Fargo, BB&T and a couple other financials were among the latest companies to increase their regular dividends.

Nokia: Now That Blood Has Been Spilt …

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Nokia has suspended its dividend, sending many investors fleeing. Those that are left have to rethink their strategy.

S&P 500? More Like 1,500! — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The S&P 500 grazed the 1,500 mark Thursday for the first time since 2007, but Apple shareholders weren't among those celebrating.

Illinois Tool Works: The Real Deal for Your Retirement Portfolio

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

It's a solid multinational manufacturer that has consistently paid dividends since 1936, which bodes well for long-term investors.

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