Market Insight

Markets rarely move at random. InvestorPlace’s leading analysts break down macro trends, sector dynamics, and recurring market patterns to help investors understand what is changing, what matters most, and where opportunities may emerge.

A Market Washout Can’t Stop Musk From Innovating… or Us From Profiting

The healthcare industry is witnessing a groundbreaking trend: the integration of artificial intelligence – something I’ve been following and reporting on here at Smart Money. Neuralink’s PRIME experiment, of course, is major step in connecting healthcare and AI.

July’s CPI Gives Stocks the Go-Ahead to Soar

We believe that with CPI tamped down to normal levels, lower interest rates will reinvigorate the economy – and the stock market.

Cool Inflation Print Boosts Rate Cut Hopes

PPI comes in soft … bankruptcies hit a 13-year high … keep an eye on the slope of the unemployment rate … Luke Lango likes…

Quant Ratings Updated on 135 Stocks

Last week’s choppy market action probably left investors feeling a little nauseous. While the S&P 500 ended the week essentially flat, it had both its worst and best days of the year.

Top 3 Things You Should Know About Today’s Surprising PPI Report

Today’s PPI report came in lower than anticipated, setting the stage for an interest rate cut. Still, things might not be that easy.

Market Participant Alert: Seize the QQQ Opportunity Before the Next Big Move

As market participants, we are constantly on the lookout for the next big opportunity, and right now, the Invesco QQQ Trust is presenting a compelling case. This is your chance to get in before what could be an explosive move.

[Weekly Roundup] Why Popular Opinion Can Be a Double-Edged Sword for Investors

Unfortunately, the linear thinking that supports popular opinion lacks perspective and repels the kind of forward thinking that can uncover valuable insights. It can also be deadly for your portfolio.

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

Lessons from an experiment in the 1960s … what would an AGI-based “utopia” do to humans? … why “we'll all be painters” has flaws ……

Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today's blog post should be a great place to start.

Earnings: Why Stocks Will Soar After Their Nasty Selloff

Earnings should explode higher over the next 12 months. If they do – and we think they will – then stocks will explode higher, too.

AI Stocks: Seize the Ultimate Opportunity Amid a Market Selloff

AI stocks have been the hottest trade on Wall Street since ChatGPT’s launch in late 2022. However, over the past few weeks, they’ve suffered through their worst crash since the AI bull market began, leading some to question whether the AI bubble has popped. But we believe the data is showing that it decidedly has not.

Discover The ‘Limitless Energy’ Breakthrough Backed By Titans

Thanks to a recent scientific breakthrough, the ostensibly utopian world of limitless energy could soon become a reality.

Two Reasons Why the Fed Needs to Cut Rates

In yesterday’s Breakthrough Stocks Monthly Issue for August, I revealed three reasons for why the Fed needs to cut key rates sooner rather than later. So, in today’s Market 360, I’d like to share two.

The 10-Year Treasury Yield Jumps – What it Means

The 10-year Treasury yield briefly takes out 4.0% … who’s buying bitcoin and what it means … can we ignore the Sahm Rule this time…

Three Energy Companies to Buy Now

In today’s Market 360, I’ll share three energy companies that rallied higher on their strong earnings results and are good buys in Portfolio Grader right now. Then I will reveal where you can find the best energy stocks to round out your portfolio.

This Sector Is Turning Powerful AI Into Thrilling Profits

Ever since ChatGPT’s debut in late 2022, investors have been all-in on AI stocks. They expect that, much like the internet changed the world over…

Retail Investors Just Lost a Poker Game

Pros just bought stocks while retail investors sold … the market perspective to remember … how convicted are you about your stocks? … you must…

Which Magnificent Seven Stock Is NOT a Buy After Earnings?

Before this week's selloff occurred, Wall Street was laser-focused on the Magnificent Seven’s earnings. We heard from Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms and Microsoft last week, so in today’s Market 360, let’s review their results.

Despite Bumps, the Road to AGI Remains Intact

If we look a little closer, this week’s selloff indeed seems reminiscent of the 1987 Black Monday crash, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average gave up 22% of previous gains in a single day. Shares of the hottest stocks had simply been bid up too far, too fast. All it took was slightly negative economic news to turn these high-priced moonshots into sinking ships.