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.

Is It Better to Rent or Buy a House in 2022?

Is it better to rent or buy a house in 2022? Here are the pros and cons, but emotions and lifestyle are critical factors to consider too.

What Is the Best Hedge Against Inflation? 5 Investments to Consider

Inflation is a real headache. But there are things you can do to hedge against inflation and this article explores these options.

Follow This 8-Step Action Plan to Protect Your Portfolio

In today’s Market360 article, I’d like to share eight steps to take to safeguard your portfolio with the current market environment.

The Economic Reports That Shook Wall Street

In today’s Market360, I’d like to dig deeper into the economic reports from this past week. Let’s start with the biggest: the FOMC statement.

The Top E-Commerce Company to Buy for Summer 2022

There's definitely a chance that struggling RealReal simply goes bankrupt, but its network effects could make it a buyout target.

The 5 Top Profit & Protection Stocks to Buy for 2022

It's important to know which quantitative factors make a stock worthwhile. These five have the attributes needed for success.

Making Sense of the Senseless

It’s frustrating, complicated, and even painful to invest at times like this. That said, the worst things an investor can do are panic, try to time and predict the market, and/or give up.

A Big Opportunity You’re Overlooking

The oil trade wasn’t sexy, but it’s been delivering … a new, similarly “unsexy” trade that is likely to be equally rewarding … the macro…

Why Are Interest Rates Rising?

Rising interest rates can be attributed to the actions of one central bank, but there are other causes and effects to be considered, as well.

Did the Fed’s Commitment to Fight Inflation Just Start a New Bull Market?

Inflation is the driver behind recent market declines. Now that the Fed is fully committed to fight it, stocks should get a boost.

Why the Fed Could Save the Markets Today (But Might Not)

Jerome Powell hates surprises, so we don't think the Federal Reserve will “shock” the markets with more hawkish-than-expected commentary.

It’s a 75-Basis-Point Hike

Powell and Co. get aggressive … another 75-basis-point hike could be coming next month … retail sales disappoint … where/how to invest today This afternoon,…

Altcoin “Blood in the Streets”

The altcoin sector is bleeding … why the worst could still be in front of us … how to navigate this dangerous market … what…

The Lonely Bull Amid This Brutal Bear

I don’t think any of us needed the bear market to become “official,” but that’s what everybody seems to be talking about today. But as the old saying goes, there’s always a bull market somewhere…

Even if We See a Recession, We May Have Reached Max Market Pain

Stocks are already priced for a short, shallow recession. So, even if we see one next year, stocks should move higher from here.

Is a Bubble Brewing in Oil?

You can’t benchmark these oil companies on 2022 estimates when they’re artificially inflated by a near-term surge in prices.

Is This a Red Flag for Crypto?

The crypto regulation we’re seeing now revolves around eco-friendliness. And I don’t think it impacts anything all that much.

Play the Solar Boom With Energy Storage Stocks

Being able to use renewable energy is hinged upon storing it. That means energy storage is the single-biggest growth vertical of the space.

Worst Sentiment in 42 Years

The horrible condition of consumer sentiment … cracks in the jobs market? … Janet Yellen’s recession tapdancing Consumer sentiment is in the toilet. According to…