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

Lumber Liquidators’ Firm Footing in Flooring

With rapid and profitable growth, LL is quietly killing its category. Its lean operation is paying off for consumers, and investors love the soaring stock.

College and Retirement Saving Can Mix — Carefully

As college costs keep rising, it's a tough balancing act for sure. Here are some tips for managing those costs within a long-term retirement plan.

3 Steady Machines That Can Power Your Retirement

If you're looking to add retirement stocks to your portfolio, consider dividend payers a little down on their luck. These three will reward your patience over time.

Earnings Bombs Drop the Dow — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

DuPont, 3M and United Technologies all helped the Dow head south on Tuesday. After the bell, Netflix got pummeled, while Facebook surprised to the upside.

Don’t Fall for SuperValu’s Sudden Surge

Forget the rumors that Cerebus Capital is looking to finance an LBO. Just look at SVU's sorry business and money-losing results.