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.

National Debt 2023: 3 Dire Consequences of a U.S. Default

A national debt default would have dire consequences echoing throughout the U.S. and beyond. How would it affect you?

3 Trends in Cannabis Stocks to Watch for 2024

Among the important cannabis trends to watch in 2024 are positive legal developments and increased demand for cannabis among consumers. 

Falling Gas Prices? 3 Reasons Why We Are Paying Less at the Pump Now

Here are a few things investors should try to attempt to unpack regarding the falling gas prices we've been seeing.

Are We Seeing Green Shoots in the Market?

The 10-year Treasury yield hits resistance … oil prices are dropping … is the U.S. dollar topping out? … what the S&P’s technicals suggest about…

Massive Market Reshuffling Is Set to Shock Investors

For the first half of the year, Wall Street was mostly focused on the big tech companies creating their own AI software, but there is a major shift occurring in the AI market now…

Bitcoin and Gold Are Sending a Clear Warning: Stocks Are About to Crash

Bitcoin and gold are rallying together. This is a clear sign that investors are looking to get out of the stock market.

AI Is Fueling a Colossal Stock Market Shift

As demand drastically shifts, smaller firms better equipped to create custom AI chips will thrive amid this market reshuffling.

3 Trends in Artificial Intelligence to Watch in 2024

Three of the most important AI trends will involve its role in enhancing autos and healthcare, as well as the development of localized AI. 

History Does Lie: Don’t Let Hope of a Seasonal Rally Distract You from a Market Crash

Some investors are foolishly betting on a seasonal rally. Unfortunately, all signs point to more downside pain ahead.

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.

These AI-Driven Companies Could Hit $1 Trillion Next

The coveted trillion-dollar market cap could come soon for these three companies.

A Review of Big Techs’ Earnings Results

In today’s Market 360, let’s dig into the tech companies’ quarterly earnings. I’ll highlight the space they’re all focusing on in the upcoming year… and how you can prosper from this industry, too.

Why New Inflation Data Signals a Rally Is Coming

Since mid-2022, inflation and stocks have been perfectly inversely correlated. If that continues, stocks should start rallying again soon.

Watch This Clue for What’s Coming

The U.S. Consumer keeps spending … the financial press has it wrong … the key variable that will impact your portfolio next year … how…

Is NVIDIA a Good Buy After the White House AI Chip Sale Ban?

In today’s Market 360, we’ll take a closer look at the new AI chip regulations and how they’ll impact NVIDIA. And then, I’ll share if NVIDIA is a buy following its recent weakness or a stock to avoid.

Ignore the Small-Cap Stock Hype. It’s a Trap.

We're entering a very high-risk period in the stock market. Don't get sucked into the small-cap-stock trap.

Why the Market Is Dead Wrong About Q3 Tech Earnings

This week’s tech earnings were good. Stocks should’ve rallied. But instead, they crashed. And this disconnect creates an opportunity.

Is a Recession Coming in Early 2024? These Analysts Say Yes!

Is a recession coming right around the corner, or can the Fed engineer a soft landing? That is the question of the moment.

Your Roadmap for Our New Market Climate

Sobering analysis from The Wall Street Journal … a direction 180 after four decades … today’s valuation problem … the good news buried in bad…