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

CAT Disappoints but Bounces Back: Monday’s IP Market Recap

Last Friday's major tumble was halted today -- just barely, especially for the Dow Industrials and the S&P 500.

Lessons From Europe for an American Abroad

A trip to Italy and England yields insights on Apple, Detroit, U.S. presidential politics and more -- including why the Italian economy is stuck in a rut.

7 Companies Increasing Dividends

A glass & technology player and a natural gas producer led this week's list of income-boosting dividend performers.

Sprint May Take Another Look at PCS

Sprint is making noise that it might take a look at a purchase of MetroPCS or even the eventual combined T-Mobile/MetroPCS entity for scale and customers.

5 Sluggish Stocks Worth Keeping for the Dividends

While you wait for the stock price on these five big-name companies to bounce back, enjoy the consistent income they throw off.