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 Real Threat Behind a Brand-New AI Breakthrough

Reuters recently reported that OpenAI stumbled upon an AI breakthrough so powerful that its own researchers said it could “threaten humanity.”

Modernizing a Classic: 3 Fresh Takes on How to Play the 60/40 Portfolio Strategy

The 60/40 portfolio strategy is not dead. Here are three ways to play the long-time investment asset-allocation philosophy.

DOGE, GME: What the Latest Meme Surge Says About Broke Millennials

The recent surges in both GME and DOGE may have made a few Millennials and Gen Z investors rich, but more may have lost their shirts.

How Long Does This Pullback Last?

A technical look at the S&P today … what the RSI and MACD are telling us … how low might we go? … the bullish…

Quant Ratings Updated on 65 Stocks

The stock market kicked December off on a positive note, with the major indices closing higher on Friday. Although the broader market was weak yesterday and mixed today, there’s no need for concern.

The Trillion-Dollar Debt Has Become an All-of-Us Problem

A trillion dollars is such a big number that it’s meaningless. But what you can’t do with a trillion dollars – as our federal government is finding out the hard way – is pay it back.

Bank Stocks Are Heating Up as Tech Stocks Falter. How to Play the Trend.

Bank stocks are starting to heat up, and tech stocks are on watch. Here's how investors can profit in the short and long term.

3 Revolutionary FinTech Startups That Are Redefining Banking

The fintech sector is reshaping traditional banking as we know it, but only a handful of fintech stocks stand out as truly innovative.

Hope for a Bull, Prepare for a Bear

What if Wall Street is wrong about the timing of rate cuts? … Wall Street’s awful record of bets on the Fed … the difficulty…

Can the Rally in Small-Cap Stocks Persist?

Small-cap stocks are outperforming compared to large-caps, but that doesn't mean investors should dive in.

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.

Tap Into the Same Investment that Made Elon Musk Rich

Elon Musk amassed his wealth thanks to a rare opportunity that appeared during the dot-com boom. And now it’s emerging once again.

Don’t Let Social Security’s Dirty Little Secret Ruin You

I want to share a great article by Charles Sizemore – the Chief Investment Analyst at InvestorPlace’s publishing partner The Freeport Society. He has some interesting thoughts on the Social Security trust fund and, as investors, how we can survive the Social Security crisis.

You’re Underinvested in this Asset Class

Being a business owner is the path to true wealth … the easy way to be an owner … the mindboggling returns of private equity…

What Sam Altman’s Homecoming Means for OpenAI

In today's Market 360, let's dive into the details of OpenAI's week-long drama with CEO Sam Altman… and what it means for the company's future. I’ll also explain what the acceleration in AI means for investors.

Investor Alert: Beware The Dollar’s Next Move

Get ready for a surge higher in the dollar in coming weeks... and more potential ahead for the stock market.

Home Sales Drop to 2010 Low: How Scary Is the 2024 Outlook for Buyers, Sellers and Housing Prices?

With home sales slowing to a level we haven't seen since the Great Recession, how worried should market participants be?

This Gold Breakout Could Be the Big One

Gold looks poised for a new all-time-high … this could be a historical surge … how our mean reversion rallies are doing … Luke Lango’s…

3 Big-Money Investing Trends You Don’t Want to Miss in 2024

With one month left in 2023, investors are starting to consider the investing trends for 2024. Here are three to get you started.