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 3 Best Investing Ideas for the Rest of 2023

With the market possibly facing pressure from broader headwinds, it may be time to consider these best investing ideas.

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.

Why Volkswagen Is My Best EV Pick

The EV megatrend is only gaining speed.

How to Protect Your Portfolio From September Volatility

In today’s Market 360, I’ll share how the market historically performs in September… and the best way investors can protect their portfolios from the potential volatility.

EV Stocks Could Be the Unlikely Loser From the U.S.-China Tech Fight

As the U.S. limits tech investment in China, it could be jeopardizing EV stocks that rely on exports of key metals.

From Selloff to Surge: The Stage Is Set for September’s Market Rebound

So much for the August stock market selloff being the end of Wall Street’s monstrous 2023 rally. While stocks did retreat about 5% throughout the first three weeks of August, they’ve come surging back in the final week, and now, the S&P 500 trades within striking distance of a new high.

Oil Price Predictions Alert: Brace Yourself for a Drop Ahead

The latest oil price predictions are pointing to a surprise to the downside. Here's what that could mean for the fight against inflation.

Change of Ownership? 3 S&P 500 Giants That Should Consider Selling

S&P 500 stocks consider selling their businesses for all kinds of reasons. Here are three large ones from the index that should.

The No. 1 EV Stock to Buy

Amid the AI megatrend, the EV megatrend is still going strong.

Prediction: AI Will Make or Break Your Portfolio in the Next Decade

AI stocks are soaring. Everything else is flat. And as we saw with the internet boom, this isn’t unusual during a new tech paradigm shift.

Eric Fry’s Advice if September is Bumpy

Two guidelines if September weighs on the market … why holding cash no longer comes with a painful opportunity cost … good prices on great…

3 Financial Stocks Due for a Massive Short Squeeze

In early spring, a sudden wave of awe-inducing bank failures rocked the U.S. financial sector. The sequential collapses of Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and…

Quant Ratings Updated on 87 Stocks

We’re finally in the last week of August… and thank goodness for that. August is historically characterized by light trading volume and some seasonal shenanigans, but I had hoped that this August would buck the historical trend and be a fairly positive month for the market.

Stock Market Crash Alert: Utility Stocks Send a Major Warning Entering September

Utility stocks are starting to outperform. That could very well be a signal that a stock market crash is coming.

AI Strengths & Shortcomings: How to Make the Most of This Boom

The internet's flaws were more than offset by the world-changing productivity and convenience that it unlocked. The same will be true for AI.

Will September Kill the Market Bullishness?

A technical analysis of the S&P … keep your eyes on the strengthening dollar … short-term bullish technical indicators versus September’s bad history … is…

Market Crash Coming? 3 Telecom Stocks to Buy for a Soft Landing

The stock market is set for a volatile back half of 2023. These stable telecom stocks are a safe harbor from the storm.

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 Selloff This Week Isn’t All Bad

If you’ve been in the markets at all this past week, you’re probably feeling a sore spot. Despite posting a phenomenal earnings report, NVIDIA sparked a significant selloff in tech that began on Wednesday – and spread widely across the market. Traders feared that the artificial intelligence whirlwind of the past few months was overvalued, so they reacted with fear – and sold in droves. It’s the “good news is bad news” narrative we are all quite used to, but it stings nonetheless.