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.

The Federal Reserve Just Prompted a Powerful Stock Rally

Since 1980, every time the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates while the U.S. economy was growing, the market soars. Rally incoming!

The Fed Remains “Go” for 3 Rate Cuts

The Fed leaves the target rate unchanged … we’re still on for three rate cuts in 2024 … the market celebrates with all-time highs ……

What to Expect for Bitcoin in the Next 12 Months

Bitcoin is down 14% from last week’s high … is it a buying opp or a warning? … how Bitcoin behaves around its halvings ……

Quant Ratings Updated on 124 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 market.

Welcome to the People’s Depression: Where Consumers Struggle to Survive, But Companies, Banks and Stocks Thrive

Let's dive into what many are calling the "people's depression," a situation where consumer spending continues to rise and wages can't match.

Nvidia Didn’t Talk About This at GTC 

During Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote address at the GTC, he introduced the company’s new AI processor, Blackwell, the “world’s most powerful chip” for AI. I can’t help but wonder… What else Nvidia doing?

A New Frontier: Nvidia Reveals the ‘World’s Most Powerful’ AI Chip

The world’s most powerful companies, people and foremost AI innovators believe humanoid robots are artificial intelligence's next frontier.

This Time It’s Gold, Not Bitcoin, That Will Diverge

With both Bitcoin and gold prices heating up, it may be hard to know where to look. However, my research suggests gold is the real play right now.

Don’t Buy the Hype: Why Economic Fears Are Overblown and Stocks Are Set to Soar

Read more to understand the finer points of my stock market outlook and why I believe that we're headed to a strong bull run.

The “Sleeper” Trade of 2024

Oil is dominating tech … how our oil trades are doing … higher prices are coming to the pump … the dividend yields on leading…

Bitcoin Isn’t a Store of Value. Neither Is Gold. Here’s Why.

Don't be fooled into thinking Bitcoin is safe just because people call it a store of value. That term is beyond misleading.

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.

Two Different Flavors of Biotech 

Now that the healthcare industry has entered the “Age of AI,” the opportunities to capitalize on it are popping up like weeds in a garden, or perhaps like bacteria in a Petri dish.

How to Play This Bitcoin Boom Cycle

The returns in a crypto boom cycle’s second half tend to be an order of magnitude larger than the returns in the first half.

Three Reasons Why the U.S. is an Oasis for Investors

Clearly, the world is a chaotic place. So, you might wonder with all of this going on, why am I so optimistic about the stock market 2024? In today’s Market 360, I want to talk about why the U.S. is an oasis.

The Important Details of This Week’s Inflation Reports

In today’s Market 360, we’re going to dive into the details of each. I’ll share what I expect from the Fed on Wednesday, and then I’ll explain what could happen when the Fed does finally cut key interest rates.

What Is Going on With Lumber and Copper Prices This Week?

Copper prices and lumber prices are both climbing this week, suggesting an unexpected shift to risk-on sentiment. What you need to know.

The Wealth-Stealers Coming for Your Money

President Biden’s budget proposal … our government’s reckless spending … the deterioration of the dollar …  more hot inflation … how your wealth can outpace…

We Need a Credit Event. Here’s Why.

With inflation still running hot despite the fastest rate-hiking cycle in history, there seems to be no other way out but a credit event.