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.

The Jobs Report Blows Away Forecasts

January’s payrolls report shows 353,000 jobs … wage growth accelerates … the biotech sector is on fire … will you play it for short- or…

The Tech Titans Clash During Earnings Season

In today’s Market 360, we will dig into the tech companies’ quarterly earnings from this week. Then, I’ll share the best stock-picking system to use during this earnings season and how you can access it.

We’re Not in a Bull Market. Stop Ignoring the Real Data.

Underneath rosy promises of a new bull market are troubling truths. A bubble is brewing and there is only one way it ends.

Strong Jobs Report Confirms the 2024 Bull Thesis for Stocks

We think the U.S. stock market is at the start of a multi-year AI-powered bull market. And it seems today’s jobs report supports that thesis.

The Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged – What Investors Need to Do Now

Earnings season was front and center in the first half of the week, with earnings results coming in fast and furious on Monday and Tuesday. But the Federal Reserve stole all the attention on Wednesday.

Is All that Glitters Really… Gold?

Is gold really as dazzling as it appears? I say, not so much. Gold is not an investment in the classic sense of the word; it is a cult leader.

Evergrande Is a Harbinger of Deepening Crises in China

The liquidation orders for Evergrande are a wake-up call that goes far beyond China's real estate sector.

No Rate Cuts…Through March?

The Fed leaves rates unchanged … Powell suggests March will be too soon for rate cuts … the markets don’t take it well … is…

3 Sectors to Avoid Even in a Booming Economy 

Even with the economy performing very well, some sectors are on the wrong side of powerful, ongoing trends. Here are three sectors to avoid.

The Fed Dashed Hopes for March Rate Cuts. What Now?

In truth, the long-term trajectory of interest rates in 2024 matters far more than whether or not the Fed cuts rates in March.

3 Popular Brands at Risk of ‘Red Sea’ Shortages or Price Hikes

The Red Sea crisis could lead to supply shortages and price hikes for consumers. Here are three affected companies.

It May Be Too Late for the ECB to Fix Europe’s Dismal Economic Outlook

Investors now expect the ECB to cut rates as soon as April. The story beneath the surface is much more complex... and dangerous.

Louis Navellier’s New Timing for Rate Cuts

Louis looks for rate cuts in the spring… why he and Luke Lango are bullish about the pushback… will Powell sounds dovish again tomorrow? ……

Quant Ratings Updated on 70 Stocks

In today's Market 360, I'll share 10 stocks that are likely to struggle in the current market environment, due to their weak fundamentals. And then, I'll share where you can find fundamentally superior stocks that truly represent the crème de la crème of the stock market.

AI, Biotech, and the Pixie Dust of Prosperity

AI revolutionizing different industries, from healthcare to semiconductor chips. And now, artificial intelligence has come to change biotech’s game in unfathomable ways.

Mortgage Rate Predictions: How Low Fannie Mae Expects Rates to Fall in 2024

Mortgage rate predictions for 2024 can be difficult to ascertain, but one that is important to consider, especially if you're in the market.

Record Debt Levels Are Threatening to Sink Consumer Discretionary Stocks

Consumer discretionary stocks are struggling in 2024. The reason why likely stems from how much Americans are relying on debt.

Stock Market Forecast 2024: 5 Signs Pointing to a Booming Bull Run

Recent data showed that the economy grew at a 3.3% annualized rate last quarter, indicating that the economic expansion remains strong.

Why The EV Sector is Plunging

Tesla and other EV stocks are tanking … what’s behind the EV sector slowdown … where are we in the overall EV adoption cycle? ……