Market Analysis

The markets are constantly in flux, which means that picking the right stocks is like hitting a bull’s-eye on a moving target. InvestorPlace’s savviest financial analysts and editors tackle the important, sector-wide issues, analyzing how top-level trends trickle down through individual stocks, so that you can make smart decisions with your money.

Stuff Your Stocking With This Fintech Winner

In the spirit of the holiday season, I’d like to share a small gift with you today: a particular fintech stock I’ve been closely watching.

Two Strong Setups for the Coming Rally

This piece, from March 2025, came during a moment of market wobble – and it offered a calm, statistical reset on how normal such pullbacks truly are.

My Three Favorite Stocking Stuffers for This Holiday Season

If you want to give yourself a present this holiday season, you might want to consider the following companies…

How AI Could Lead to the “Death of the Spirit”

In the days ahead, we’ll revisit several Digests from 2025 (and one from last year) that helped frame important questions, spotlighted emerging risks and opportunities, or raised issues that still matter as we look toward 2026.

A Backup Plan for 2026

The market may be showing signs of strength but it’s important to stay alert. That’s because even a strong market can change quickly. And you don’t want to be caught off guard.

Why I’m Ditching AI Stocks for “AI Survivors”

In today’s Smart Money, I’ll explain why investors should start moving away from popular tech stocks and toward underrated non-tech stocks set to thrive as “humanism” makes its inevitable comeback.

The AI Investing Cheat Code Just Got Patched

The AI investing playbook is changing as hyperscalers build custom silicon. Here are 4 stocks positioned to win in 2026.

3 Overlooked Sectors to Buy in 2026 

Now, will the AI economy burst in 2026 as the dot-com bubble did in 2000? Well, no one knows that for sure. But what we do know is that some corners of the market are being totally ignored by the “everyone knows” crowd. 

Housing Affordability Has Become a Policy Emergency

A U.S. housing shortage and affordability crunch may push Washington to act. The result? A housing stock rebound with major upside.

The Case for Panicking Early: Lessons from the Internet Bust

Today’s AI boom is checking nearly every one of the boxes that indicated a bubble back in 1999. So, I’ll detail the five warning signs that are currently flashing red hot… and the steps you can take to keep your portfolio in the green.

How Smart Investors Separate Fads From Fortunes

As we look to 2026, let’s not just chase what was hot. Let’s focus on what ideas are built to last and which new ones might be emerging.

The Pentagon Makes Another Move in the Market – Are You Paying Attention Yet?

In 1948, the two-month-old nation of South Korea was facing a serious threat, not only from North Korea but also from Russia and China. Instead, the conflict is about supply chains. It is about critical minerals, advanced manufacturing and the materials that power AI systems, semiconductors and modern weapons.

The Genesis Mission Has a 270-Day Timeline – And You’re Already Late

The government is taking equity stakes in American companies. Here are the next Genesis Mission stocks to buy before the capital hits.

This Week’s Economic Data – and What’s Quietly Reshaping the Market in 2026

In today’s Market 360, I’ll dig into the latest numbers and break down what they’re really telling us. I’ll explain what the Fed now has to confront heading into 2026, why the labor market matters more than inflation at this point and how that shift changes where the best opportunities are likely to emerge next year.

The Warning Signs in This Week’s AI Selloff

In today’s Digest takeover, Eric Fry explains why this week’s AI selloff may be just the start. Concerns around sky-high valuations, data-center financing, and profitability are starting to surface, and when leadership stocks stumble, the ripple effects can spread fast.

The Data Point that Saved Christmas

CPI data comes in soft… when and how many rate cuts might 2026 bring?… more drama surrounding the Fed Chair nomination… how today’s data impacts…

While Wall Street Panics About AI, Micron Just Brought Receipts

Micron's Q1 earnings say, 'what bubble?' The memory giant's record results reveal surging HBM demand and validate the AI infrastructure boom.

The 2026 Bear Market Nobody Sees Coming (Except This Wall Street Veteran)

The same forces triggered the 1929 crash, dot-com bust, and today's AI bubble. Here's how to identify them and safeguard your portfolio now.

The Next AI Moonshot Is Already Here

In today’s Market 360, we’ll explore why tech leaders are suddenly aiming for space, why a potential SpaceX IPO could tempt investors and how to avoid confusing bold ideas with sound investments in fundamentally superior stocks.