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.

Consumer Spending and What Comes Next

Wall Street is back in rally mode … but does the health of earnings and the U.S. consumer warrant it? … diving into the real…

💣 Why I Don’t Agree With Michael Burry This Time

A hefty discussion on retail earnings, housing data, cryptos, and whether Michael Burry is right to make a “Doomsday Call” on the economy.

Tread Lightly into This Sector

The housing market enters a recession … don’t expect prices to drop much … checking in on our ITB homebuilders trade … be wary in…

Quant Ratings Updated on 85 Stocks

Optimism is spreading throughout Wall Street, as investors continue to cheer positive quarterly results, better-than-expected inflation data and a rosier economic outlook. In fact, the S&P 500, Dow and NASDAQ climbed more than 3% higher last week.

It’s Time for “Revenge Investing”

We’ve endured enough of the stock market’s financial gut punches. Here’s the plan…

The Good News, Bad News Cycle Continues

We identify why the stock market is rallying in the face of bad news this week.

A Big Short Squeeze Is Brewing for Stocks, and We’re Bullish

Rising bearish bets alongside rising stock prices have consistently produced 20%-plus market melt-ups. We're bullish on this short squeeze.

Keep Your Eye on Europe

The Rhine River is adding to Europe’s economic woes … assessing the impact of an international slowdown on the S&P … is Wall Street expecting…

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 85 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.

5 Ways to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Black Swan Event in 2022

A black swan event is unpredictable and unprecedented. These events are rare, but they can significantly affect the future.

OPEN Stock: What Will a 2022 Housing Crash Mean for the “Amazon of Real Estate”?

If you're worried about a housing market crash or another black swan event, ditch OPEN stock for a more profitable -- and protective -- pick.

Tech Stocks Are Exploding

Stocks are on a major bullish run … why we shouldn’t expect another month of double-digit returns … beyond short-term weakness lies another leg higher…

Quant Ratings Updated on 116 Stocks

Recently, I spoke about what happens to a company’s grade in Portfolio Grader when this happens. Simply put, the company receives a lower grade. Today, I’d like to take a look at another company that suffered this fate.

Goodbye, Bear Market! This 1 Chart Proves We’re In a Bull Market

Just yesterday, the S&P reached its 50% retracement level, which has a 100% accurate track record of calling the end of a bear market.

Cross This “Fad” Off Your Investment List

Fad investing and fad diets have one thing in common: They never last.

Is the Energy Trade Over?

Energy stocks – especially old-school oil and natural gas stocks – have definitely enjoyed a strong run. The S&P Energy sector is up 40% so far this year, while the S&P 500 itself is down 11%. The biggest three companies have been among the best performers, with Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM), Chevron Corporation (CVX), and ConocoPhillips (COP) averaging 62% gains in 2022.

Will This “Magic” S&P 500 Number Really Signal a Bull Market?

If something seems too good to be true, it usually is.

How to Make 300% in the Stock Market Without Really Trying

Pending consolidation in telecom stocks can help you make 300% in the stock market without really trying. Here's how.

The Technical Indicator That Always Calls the End of Bear Markets

Since 1946, there have been 13 bear markets. They all ended when the S&P 500 cleared its 50% retracement level. And we're close to it today.