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.

3 Sectors to Watch Closely Ahead of 2022 Midterm Elections

November's midterm elections are just around the corner. Here are three important sectors to watch as results come in.

Fed Hype Is Much Ado About Nothing

In becoming data-dependent, the Fed has become an output, not an input. So, what's the leading indicator? Inflation – that's what matters.

The Fed’s Plan to Crash Your Portfolio

The Fed matches expectations … why the Fed might actually want to crash the economy … it’s about to incur historical losses … a “win”…

The Best Stocks to Buy Amid the ‘Electrification of Everything’

This week in our Hypergrowth Investing podcast, we’re looking at quite possibly the disruption of the decade -- the "Electrification of Everything." Which deals with electric vehicles, energy storage, and eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft).

The Explosive Quantum Computing Stock to Save the World

Quantum computing – which stumped even Einstein – is quickly becoming a disruptive reality. And the investment implications are enormous.

7 Get-Rich Investing Ideas to Outsmart This Tricky Market

Some of these ideas might be too risky, but if you want to charge up your retirement plans, these get-rich investing ideas are great hacks.

Homebuilders, Renters, and the Economy

Nine straight months of negative homebuilding sentiment … half of renters are spending 30%+ on shelter costs … rents on Main Street are crushing small…

The Trend Is What Matters

It’s been a rough month… in a rough quarter… in a rough year. And the speculation that this week’s Fed’s meeting will deliver another a dramatic rate hike is not helping. As I’ve said before, it’s not that the Fed’s rate hikes are irrelevant; it’s that the market puts too much emphasis on particular one-off meetings or events. The trend is what matters.

Must Read: Quant Ratings Updated on 68 Stocks

The reality is it has been a volatile summer of trading. The stock market rally proved short-lived as investors lost hope that the economy would look better in the coming months. One driver for the grim mood was last week’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), which showed inflation was higher than expected.

Trading Opportunities: How to Prep for the Fed’s Announcement

Expect volatility as we await the Fed announcement tomorrow.

Crypto Temperature Check: Breakout or Breakdown?

Inflation will keep cooling, as will yields, monetary policy, rates, and other economic signals. And we're betting on a crypto breakout.

Sports Betting Record: What Does it Mean for the Industry?

The recent betting surge is a fundamental catalyst. And over the next couple of months, sports betting stocks will climb higher.

Grab Rivian Stock Before it Really Heats Up

With strong demand, mammoth partnerships, a robust balance sheet and production ramp, Rivian is an EV powerhouse. And Rivian stock will fly.

Stop Looking at Inflation

FedEx issues a warning … why inflationary data is less relevant than before … the real indicators to watch … the S&P falls through a…

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 68 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.

As Hydrogen Takes Off, Bet Early to Win Big

Hydrogen is finally ready to reshape the energy landscape with ultra-affordable, energy-dense, reliable and transportable clean energy.

10 Small-Cap Stocks Under $10 to Sell Now

Today, I want to share 10 small-cap stocks that trade under $10 and have “F” ratings in my Portfolio Grader. This means that they’re sells and not a good investment right now, even for bargain hunters.

When “Fools” Become Wise… Investors Become Rich

“If a fool would persist in his folly, he would be wise,” the British romantic poet William Blake once remarked. Blake’s pithy observation applies equally to technological progress and investment success. In other words, many “foolish” ideas – and investments – become brilliant… eventually. And that time is now.

What if Low Oil Prices Hadn’t Saved the Day?

How aggressive will the Fed be now? … how gasoline saved the CPI … why oil’s disinflationary tailwinds might be dropping … a look at…