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.

Divergence Transforms Volatility Into Massive Market Gains

The greatest phenomenon in U.S. stock market history is happening for the first time in 14 years. And it offers monumental gains.

Secular Growth Stocks Will Power Through a Recession

Some stocks are “economically independent.” Their growth trajectories are independent of the state of the economy, even in a recession.

How to Invest After the Great “Re-Set”

“The world has changed” …the significance of Tuesday … what Louis sees coming from the Fed and the market … where to be invested today…

When Big Money Zigs, It’s Time to Zag

Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rocked the market – the worst day in more than two years – as inflation came in hotter than expected.

Blue Chip Stocks to Avoid Right Now

Today, I want to review the blue-chip stocks you should avoid right now. 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 61 big blue chips.

Let Solar Cars Drive You to Wealth

Solar and electric vehicle tech are converging to create solar cars. Now even more enormous wealth potential lies with EV and solar stocks.

Wall Street Misreads the Signs…Again

A big miscalculation from Wall Street … Fed commentary suggests Wall Street is to blame … a history of bad judgement … the biggest danger…

The Best Sports Betting Stocks to Buy for the NFL Surge

Soon, sports betting will become as normal as watching. Buy high-quality sports betting companies, and rake in gains as the industry soars.

Why Stocks Will Surge 20%+ Despite August Inflation Fallout

There are five major reasons the stock market should rebound from Tuesday’s big inflation crash and continue its summer rally

Inflation Surprises to the Upside

August CPI data disappoints … crypto has been pushing higher, but it’s not a green-light yet … why Eric Fry believes it’s not time to…

This Technology and Sports Look Like a Winning Bet for Investors

We Americans love our sports; sports are fun, entertaining, can teach us valuable lessons, and are a great distraction from the problems of the world – like inflation and stock market selloffs. Anything that popular means money, and when it comes to sports, we’re talking about a LOT of money...

What Today’s Inflation Report Means for the Federal Reserve

For August, CPI rose 8.3% year-over-year and 0.1% month-over-month. This came in well above economists’ expectations for an 8.1% rise and 0.1% decline from July. I should also add that core CPI, which excludes energy and food, rose 6.3% year-over-year and 0.6% month-over-month.

The Market Reacts to a Surprising CPI Report

The CPI report released today was a disappointment to traders.

The Lucrative Sports Betting Boom Has Begun

As it becomes normalized, the sports betting industry will keep growing by leaps and bounds. And certain well-positioned stocks will soar.

The CPI Tomorrow Will Be…

Mortgage rates jump … the BLS finds that consumers are spending more than their incomes … “scary” online holiday sales forecasts … will we see…

7 Ways for Investors to Get Rich in a Bear Market

With many investors fearing a prolonged downturn in the equities sector, here are seven practical steps to get rich in a bear market.

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 61 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.

How One Failed College Assignment Started It All

One assignment changed my life… and the lives of other investors who have since benefitted from the assignment I did not complete successfully. Using Wells Fargo’s mainframe computers, I got to work. When I finished the assignment, there was a problem…

Powerful Profits From the Past, Present, and Future

The transition from fossil fuels to electric and renewables promises to be one of the biggest economic shifts ever.