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 Bull Case for SoFi Stock

With its student loan business back online – and with the company already firing on all cylinders – SoFi stock could rocket way higher.

Best Tech Stocks to Buy

Some tech stocks with great financials and sticky businesses got way overvalued during the pandemic. But now they're trading for cheap.

The Big Tech Earnings Slowdown

Outside of Big Tech, earnings are strong, showing that consumer demand is still high – and that we're not due for a deep recession

How Much is Enough to Retire?

The worrisome shape of the American retirement … Louis Navellier’s way to fix it … is oil going to $120? … why green energy won’t…

Quant Ratings Updated on 99 Stocks

In preparation of the midterm election and CPI report, I’ve taken a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company’s fundamental health in Portfolio Grader on 99 blue chip stocks over the weekend. Of these 99 stocks, 46 were upgraded from a Hold (C-rating) to a Buy (B-rating) and another 17 stocks were upgraded from a Sell (D-rating) to a Hold.

5G: Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Connect

The 5G revolution is unstoppable, and it will change our lives in many ways. Today, let's dive into the implications for connectivity and cloud-computing… and one of my favorite picks in the sector.

The One Move to Make After the Latest Fed Hike

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Election Day 2022 Will Spark a New Bull Market

Since World War II, stocks have never sold off in the year following a midterm election. And most of the time, the gains were huge.

The Profit and Protection Quantitative Stock-Picking System

Should you try growth investing or value investing? What about momentum strategies? Use this system as the ultimate guide to stock picking.

Powell, Horror Movies, and a Baseball Bat

Is recent bullishness justified? … Powell is transparent about what’s coming … the problem with horror movies … Europe is a preview of what Powell…

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. After taking a close look at the latest data on institutional buying pressure and each company's fundamental health, I decided to revise my Portfolio Grader recommendations for 99 big blue chips. Chances are that you have at least one of these stocks in your portfolio, so you may want to give this list a skim and act accordingly.

Wait! Why Smart Homebuyers Will Wait Until 2024 to Buy a House.

Home prices may be coming down, but wise homebuyers will wait until 2024 to buy. In the meantime, consider these penny stocks instead.

3 Charts Prove Why Now Is The Time to Buy Stocks

Upon closer inspection, Friday's jobs report indicates that a Fed pivot is very close and that the time to buy stocks is right now. 

There’s a Retirement Crisis in America – Here’s How to Avoid It

Inflation has shattered many folks’ retirement plans. Millions of Americans who worked hard all their lives, thinking they were covered, are now facing a retirement crisis… and inflation is only making it worse. And believe me, I know how it feels...and I also know that it’s possible to turn it around. I certainly didn’t come from wealth. But I discovered a unique system that changed everything for me – and for thousands of other investors, too.

Demystifying 5G: 2 Reasons It Is Going to Change the World

5G is a quantum leap in communications technology; it replaces 4G like an automobile replaces a horse-drawn buggy, or like a personal computer replaces a slide rule...

Dump These 10 Stocks Immediately

Today, I want to share 10 stocks that my quantitative system recently flagged as immediate sells. Take a look; some of these names might surprise you.

How to Find the Pockets of Growth In a Down Market

It’s easy to think of “the market” as one entity thanks to indexes like the S&P 500, the NASDAQ, or the Wilshire 5000. They distill everything down to a single number. But there are more than 6,000 publicly traded companies just in the U.S. (and more than 58,000 around the world, according to the World Federation of Exchanges), which means there is a lot going on underneath those index numbers every day. Individual stocks are moving up, down and all around.

The Long Overdue Self-Driving Revolution Will Arrive Next Year

AVs are projected to inject $7 trillion into the global economy each year! The investment opportunity in self-driving car stocks is enormous.

Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Fed Chair Powell’s Hawkish Speech

This was a big week for Wall Street, not just because of the slew of earnings reports that were released, but because of the all-important November Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) statement.