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.

Why Today’s Hot Jobs Data Is Good News for Stocks

The jobs data is bullish for stocks: hot enough to confirm the economy's strength but not hot enough to warrant more rate hikes.

Huge Gains Are Coming (Not AI)

Escalating geopolitical tension puts commodities in the spotlight … the need for rare-earth metals … how to play it … don’t forget about industrial metals…

Fed Minutes Break Market Winning Streak

In today’s Market 360, we’ll discuss the what the FOMC minutes revealed, the market’s reaction… and my outlook no matter what the Fed does when it meets at the end of the month.

Increase Your Wins With These Three Fool-Proof Trading Methods

Today, let’s talk about the three fool-proof trade methods you can add to your repertoire to better improve your chances of lowering your losses… and boosting your wins.

Will Stocks Continue to Climb? 3 Reasons Why the Answer Is ‘Yes!’

A favorable macro environment and investors' positive sentiment are the two main reasons why the stock market will climb fir a long time. 

How to Profit in the Second Half of 2023

History says the market gains will continue … but valuation measurements tell us this isn’t an attractive market … riding the line between momentum and…

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.

What Will Freedom Mean As AI Continues Its Rapid Ascent?

In a world where AI rules everything, we could be sitting at 20%-plus unemployment levels – and it would last for years.

Good News, Investors! 3 Signs the U.S. Economy Is Expected to Remain Strong.

Many bearish economists are finally starting to realize that they were horribly wrong about the U.S. economic outlook.

The 3 Best Sectors to Invest in for July 2023

The best sectors for investors are those getting boosts from two strong trends: the electrification of transportation and AI. 

Why Commodity Investments Aren’t Dead Yet

The first decade of the 2000s did not produce warm, fuzzy feelings for most stock investors. But that decade delivered endless delights for commodity-focused investors. A repeat performance may be underway.

AI Offers an Epic Make-or-Break Moment for Investors

The internet’s public launch in the early '90s provided a seminal moment for every human being on the planet. And AI offers the same today.

5 Stocks That AI Predicts Will Double Your Money in a Year

Thomas Yeung, a market analyst at InvestorPlace.com and manager of the Omnia Portfolio, took An-E out for a spin to see what it can do. And so, I invited Tom to share his findings here at Market 360.

Electric Vehicles Battery Issues Continue

In today’s Market 360, we’ll investigate a few automakers’ EV battery struggles. Then, I’ll dig into what they’re doing to overcome them. Finally, EV stocks still have problematic fundamentals (to say the least). So, I’ll show you what I think investors should be buying instead.

AI Stocks Alert: How to Identify the Winners in the AI Revolution

Where should you search for the AI stocks winners? These three mega-cap companies may be the leaders in the long term.

Inflation Continues Cooling

The latest from the PCE Index … how will the Fed interpret it? … the shifting targets of cybercriminals … how to protect and profit…

Soft Inflation Data Confirms New Bull Market in Tech Stocks

When a Fed pause meets a new technological paradigm shift, the rally in tech stocks tends to last. And that's what we have today with AI.

A Review of This Week’s Positive Economic Data

In today’s Market 360, first we’ll review the shocking economic reports. And then, I’ll share how to find out where you should invest now.

AI is Impervious to the Fed

Powell’s hawkishness isn’t stopping tech … a sector where tech gains can outpace rate hikes … a big announcement from biotech … all eyes on…