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.

Utility Stocks Should Be 2024 Winners Thanks to AI

By Michael A. Gayed
Utility stocks should be big winners because of AI-driven electricity demand. Instead, they are underperforming big time.

Where to Find Big Returns (Spoiler: Not the Mag 7)

By Jeff Remsburg, Contributing Editor
Why all three of our analysts like small AI plays … and why they’re cautious about the Mag 7 … what the data say about…

Cost of Super Bowl Commercials 2024: How Much These 3 Top Companies Are Spending

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
For those wondering just how much Super Bowl commercials cost, here's a breakdown of what you need to know.

The Best Emerging Markets Stocks Are in India and Indonesia Right Now

By Michael A. Gayed
Economic woes in China are creating silver-lining opportunities for emerging markets stocks in India and Indonesia right now.

Protecting Your Wealth From an “Unsustainable Path”

By Jeff Remsburg, Contributing Editor
The government’s spending problem … two asset classes to help protect your wealth … where Eric Fry and Luke Lango see prices going … a…

Quant Ratings Updated on 97 Stocks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The market woke up on the wrong side of the bed to start this week. On Monday, the S&P 500 lost 0.3%, while the Dow dropped about 0.7% and the Nasdaq fell 0.2%. And as I write this, it looks like Wall Street is still in a bad mood on Tuesday.

Is It Time to Put Energy Back in Energy Stocks?

By Eric Fry, Editor, Fry's Investment Report
Amidst all the well-deserved hoopla for AI plays, most non-AI stocks are receiving little attention from investors. Energy stocks fall into that bucket, but I believe they deserve a fresh look.

The Super Bowl Indicator: Can the Game Winner Predict How Stocks Will Do This Year?

By Chris MacDonald, InvestorPlace Contributor
Let's dive into whether the Super Bowl stock indicator is a metric investors should focus on or a tool best left in the shed.

Lumber’s Potential Reversal Could Be a Warning for Housing

By Michael A. Gayed
Investors should watch lumber prices closely. They hold the key to understanding housing market and the health of the broader economy.

The Startup That Could Easily Solve America’s Housing Problem

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Housing affordability is at its lowest levels ever. But one startup is pioneering a breakthrough technology to solve this problem.

More trouble from commercial real estate and banking … institutional investors are pulling money out of U.S. stocks … check out emerging markets … the latest in the Red Sea

By Jeff Remsburg, Contributing Editor
Commercial real estate is beginning to roll over – and last week, we saw the alarming domino effect on regional banks.Regular Digest readers know that for months,…

Ready for a Bull Run? Key Economic Signals Point to More Stock Market Gains.

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor
The labor market remains quite strong and loans continue to grow steadily. That means good news for economic expansion and stocks. 

This Is How Elon Musk Got Rich

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Most people think Elon Musk's wealth stems from Tesla. But his journey to wealth began long before his tenure as Tesla's chief executive.

The Latest Employment Data Hints at Troubling Weakness

By Michael A. Gayed
The latest employment data from the January jobs report is hiding a dangerous reality brewing in the labor market right now.

Stocks Only Need a Few Fed Rate Cuts to Soar

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
The economy is strong, and it should stay that way. Add in a few Fed rate cuts, and voila – you have a cocktail for major stock market gains.

Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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.

A New Year’s Prediction in February

By Eric Fry, Editor, Fry's Investment Report
Every New Year always tempts us to engage in a bit of future-gazing, no matter how fruitless and frivolous that gazing might prove to be. Here at Smart Money, we could not – and did not – resist that temptation.

Big Tech Earnings Show This AI Boom Is the Real Deal

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
AI is driving accelerating revenue growth, expanding profit margins, and robust profit growth for Big Tech. We think this is just the start.

Was January’s Rally a Bullish Sign for 2024?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
As we’ll discuss in today’s Market 360, I fully expect that the market will have an excellent year – especially our Accelerated Profits Buy List stocks. We’ll take a moment to consider whether there’s any proof that January defines the market’s performance for the year, and I’ll also share how you can remain invested in the most fundamentally superior stocks and that are positioned to prosper.
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