Market Insight

Markets rarely move at random. InvestorPlace’s leading analysts break down macro trends, sector dynamics, and recurring market patterns to help investors understand what is changing, what matters most, and where opportunities may emerge.

6 Critical Charts to Watch Ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections

These insightful charts of publicly traded companies may provide critical clues about the trajectory of the 2022 midterm elections.

This “King” is a Brutal Killer

A two-decade high for the dollar … why its strength is so bad for earnings … the second way a strong dollar hurts stocks ……

Apple’s Big Change Showcases This New Megatrend

The well-established "Made In China" trend is at least slowing, if not reversing. "Assembled in China" appears on fewer Apple products now than it used to, and more of the company’s manufacturing is expected to shift to other countries. Now, this is more than just interesting. It has huge implications for investors…

Trading Opportunities: Beating the Bears As We Approach Q4

This week, we explore the fallout after the Fed announcement and look to more positive future earnings reports.

Warning! A Housing Market Crash Will Tank These 3 Stocks.

Don't be complacent about a potential black-swan event. A housing market crash would send these three stocks plunging.

The Single Most Important Number in Investing

How many times have you bought a stock…. then sold it a short time later due to a “gut feeling”… only to kick yourself later because it went on to skyrocket? If you’re like most investors, the answer is probably “plenty.”

2022’s Stock Market Crash: the Finale Before a 50%-Plus Boom

We haven’t yet had the fast-and-furious capitulation selloff that typically marks stock market crash bottom -- and sets stocks up to soar.

Even in a Recession, Divergent Stocks Will Prosper

Divergent stocks have been the perfect recessionary medicine. During crashes, they tend to soar -- while the rest of the market collapses.

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 53 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.

Metaverse Stocks to Buy to Survive a Market Crash

In January, Microsoft announced acquisition of video game titan Activision, implying metaverse stocks will soar.

This Little-Known Battery Technology Will Drive the EV Revolution

An underrated battery composition may be the key to making a sub-$20,000 electric car -- and helping top EV stocks to soar.

Interest Rate Hike Hurts Homebuilders

In today’s Market 360, we’re going to talk about what the Fed’s rate increases mean for the housing market… and what it means for homebuilder stocks.

The Next Apple Could Rise From This Brand-New VR Tech

An innovative hardware solution will make AR and VR a ubiquity. And the company that does best will become the next Apple.

Hang In There with This Topsy-Turvy Market

Above all, don’t panic.

This “Big Money Illusion” Makes a Bad Risk Even Worse

Many investors are not aware of this hidden risk of real inflation, but it’s important to know about, especially right now when the impact on your portfolio is more significant than usual.

The Date That the Bull Market Begins

The Fed’s forecasts are just noise … what really matters for your portfolio … evidence of slowing demand and falling inflation … when to look…

“Immediate Impact” in Housing from Rate Changes

Existing home sales fell in August … the two-year treasury yield is soaring … Russia threatens to use nukes … the lithium trade keeps climbing…

What Yesterday’s Rate Hike Means for Your Portfolio

In today’s Market 360, I’m going to share what the Fed’s recent statement means for us and how we can prepare for what’s to come.

Don’t Hit “Eject” On Green Hydrogen

Green hydrogen stocks had been making some nice headway during July and August, but the stock market’s summertime progress has been all but wiped out, and speculative stocks like those in the green hydrogen sector have borne the brunt of this decline. But these sorts of speculative stocks have gone on to deliver sizeable gains in the past...