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

Boeing Grounds the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Boeing continued to be dogged by issues with its 787 Dreamliners, gun stocks soared and Goldman Sachs kept heading higher Wednesday.

Quick — What S&P Sector Pays the Most Dividends?

Surprise! Tech just stole the top spot from consumer staples, further proof that many tech stocks belong in an income-producing retirement portfolio.

These 4 Companies Aren’t Much Better After Big Layoffs

These four companies announced record-setting layoffs in 2012, but their broader struggles suggest they might need more than a little streamlining.

Apple Keeps Biting the Nasdaq — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Apple stock finished below $500 for the first time in nearly a year, weighing down the Nasdaq on a day otherwise bolstered by hot retail stocks.

Dell Dealing, Apple Reeling — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Dell surged Monday on news of a possible private equity deal, while Apple tumbled on reportedly low demand for iPhone 5s.