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.

Why Are Gas Prices So High?

Gas prices are beyond consumers' control and a perfect storm of factors suggests more to come. However, there are reasons to be positive.

Can Meme Stocks Make a Comeback?

With the competitive marketplace and ongoing macro concerns, the timing isn’t right for bets on big turnarounds for meme stocks.

Have We Hit Peak Inflation?

For the first time in 16 months, the inflation rate in the United States dropped on a month-over-month basis. And it looks like it'll persist.

Nio Stock Soars! Will It Continue?

As lockdowns in China ease, COVID protocols won’t be a production deterrent. EV stocks are catching a bid on that -- Nio stock included.

Tech Stocks’ Biggest Headwind Is About to Become a Major Tailwind

Tech stocks are especially sensitive to the 10-year yield. The math shows that has peaked for the year, meaning stocks are primed to roar.

Why the Electric Vehicle Revolution Is Still Alive and Well

This past year has been a problematic one for electric vehicle (EV) makers. However, despite the challenges, the EV revolution rolls on.

Don’t Fear Recession, Prepare Instead

In today’s Market 360, we’ll take a look at the chances of recession and provide you with the best place to park your investments to prepare.

Don’t Miss the Newest 5G Profit Wave

If you’ve wondered what happened to 5G, the answer is that this massive trend continues to march forward even as stock prices have struggled amid a global pandemic, inflation, rising interest rates, and more. 5G news may have quieted down, but the technology’s moneymaking potential remains strong.

Today’s Strong Jobs Market Could Soon Collapse

Many tech companies are either slowing or pausing hiring -- or outright firing workers. And a lot of them are big creators of jobs.

This Clue Points Toward a Bottom

Did the S&P bottom back in May? … what this technical indicator is telling us … what to expect from the S&P has we enter…

3 Value Stocks That Could 2x in a Recession

It might be tempting to say that valuation metrics are no longer useful for certain kinds of value stocks, but you need to adjust your focus.

Just Three Companies Control 97% of This Growing Market

After grinding to a halt in 2020 amid COVID-19 lockdowns, the travel industry has made a sharp recovery.

Are There Opportunities Right Now in the Biotech Sector?

The biotech sector is technically oversold but fundamentally undervalued. And this is creating some great buying opportunities right now.

EV Market Temperature Check

EV and other alternative clean energy costs are rising at a much slower rate than that of fossil fuels. This will fuel their mass adoption.

Is SNAP the Canary in the Coal Mine?

Consumer activity is slowing. And with a decline revenue from SNAP, we'll also see a slowdown in similar e-business companies.

Forget Inflation, Watch This

Cooling inflation doesn’t necessarily mean cooling prices … the myriad headwinds facing the U.S. consumer … where to shift your focus today In yesterday’s Digest, we…

The Electric Hummer Proves the Best EV Stocks to Buy Aren’t TSLA

Tesla’s market share will likely erode over the coming years. That means the best EV stocks to buy now are the companies stealing its thunder.

The Oil Trade Keeps Chugging

West Texas Intermediate Crude jumps … oil’s upward pressure on May inflation … why we need to look beyond inflation numbers … checking in on…

Nio Stock Gets Greenlight to Takeoff

Following recent COVID lockdowns, China's economy can’t withstand more dramatic slowdowns. And Nio stock is catching a bid on that.