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.

2024 Utilities Sector: 3 Changes Impacting the Industry

Everything from interest rates to public policy incentives and generative AI will determine the direction the utilities space in 2024.

Put Money into These Three Sectors Now

The Big Banks bad 2023 predictions … a snapshot of today’s pricy stock market … where Luke believes we’ll see the most 2024 outperformance ……

A Sick Market Benefits Healthcare Stocks

Healthcare stocks have been outperforming the broader market during the first days of trading in 2024. Is that a sign of what is to come?

My Top 10 Stock Market Predictions for 2024

If these stock market predictions prove true, 2024 could be one of the best years to make money in the market since the late 1990s.

2023 Year-End Review: Stock Market Triumphs and Turbulences

With another year in the books, it’s time for investors to reassess what worked and what didn’t with a stock market recap. Generally speaking, in…

How the “Iron Law” of the Stock Market Led to This Earnings Profit Party

My “origin story” is a bit different from most folks on Wall Street. The reality is I didn’t come from money. I was raised in a modest household. Here’s the story…

3 Financial Resolutions to Make This Year

It’s a new year, which means we’ll be encountering both threats and opportunities as we try to move away from last year’s whipsaw market. And in order to be more successful this year, I have three “resolutions” I suggest making as we tread carefully into 2024…

Automotive Industry Insights: 3 Developments to Expect in 2024

Look for these automotive industry insights to come true in the coming year as the sector continues to evolve.

Stock Market Crash Alert: No One Is Prepared Entering 2024

Is a stock market crash coming in 2024? It's hard to say for sure, but investors should certainly be cautious going into this new year.

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.

The Year That Was: Analyzing 2023’s Top Performing Stocks and Sectors

The start of the new year is the perfect time to recap the stock market. Which despite how 2023 began, ended on a high note.

2023 Market Recap: A Year of Surprises in Stocks and Sectors

If there was one name that can perhaps best describe the stock market recap of 2023, it would be Clayton Kershaw. While homeboy long played…

7 Hot Semiconductor Stock Trends to Watch for 2024

Semiconductor stocks are set for a bull run in 2024 that will persist through the rest of the decade — making today time to invest.

Economic Outlook 2024: Bright Prospects With One Looming Storm Cloud

The labor market remains strong, and the Fed looks poised to cut rates in 2024, so the robust economic outlook looks bright this year.

3 More Big Stock Market Predictions for 2024

Yesterday, I shared four stock market predictions for 2024. including how the rally will shift from Big Tech to smaller stocks. Today, I'll give three more predictions for 2024.

Financial Sector in 2024: 3 Predictions You Can’t Ignore

Moving into 2024, make sure you listen well to these predictions for the financial sector so that you can make savvy investments.

Four Big Stock Market Predictions for 2024

I’m making 10 big and bold stock market predictions for the upcoming year. And today I’ll share the first four of them.

Consumer Staples Sector Outlook: 3 Major Shifts Anticipated in 2024

The consumer staples trends in 2024 suggest that business could be much better in 2024 due to higher volumes and elevated prices.

10 Stocks to Sell Before the New Year

I have a list of 10 stocks that my Portfolio Grader recently flagged as immediate sells. Take a look now; some of these names might surprise you…