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.

How to Improve Your Credit Score

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can take these simple, actionable steps to improve your credit score no matter where you’re starting from.

What Is ESG Investing? Which Companies Are the Most Socially Responsible?

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
What is ESG Investing? Let's dive into this growing investing trend, and see which stocks have the highest ESG scores.

Why Do Gas Prices Go Up? Why Do Gas Prices Go Down?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gas prices are high because refiners are squeezing the market, knowing that their industry has a sell-by date.

How Long Does a Bear Market Last?

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stocks are in a new bear market. How long does a bear market last? It can range from a couple months to a much longer span.

A Guide on What to Do With Your 401k Right Now

By Faizan Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's how to protect your 401k retirement savings and manage your retirement account based on your age to avoid market crashes.

What Is Bond Yield and Why Is It Important?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Everyone's talking about bond yields, but some investors are stuck asking -- what is bond yield and why do I need to care?

A Guide to How the Stock Market Works

By Faizan Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
Learn the ins and outs of investing in stocks and some basic information on how the stock market works in this article.

What Is a Bank Stress Test?

By Faizan Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
What is a bank stress test? A bank stress test is a test run by a bank to make sure that it can withstand the effects of a financial crisis.

How to Prepare for a Recession

By Faizan Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's difficult to predict the future, but it's important to plan ahead. This article will explore how to prepare for a recession.

Recession vs. Depression: What Is the Difference?

By Faizan Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
Recession vs. Depression: It's a key debate doing the rounds these days. This article will tell you about these terms so you can plan ahead.

What Does Inflation Do to the Stock Market?

By Stavros Georgiadis, CFA, InvestorPlace Contributor
The impact of inflation on the stock market depends on the levels, but high inflation like today spells trouble for the stock market.

What Is a Reverse Stock Split and How Does It Work?

By Shanthi Rexaline
Reverse stock splits are not that common and often are associated with some trouble brewing at the company. Therefore, one must do a thorough study before deciding what to do what with the stock of a company that just announced a reverse split.

What Is Stagflation? What Is the Difference Between Stagflation and Inflation?

By Vandita Jadeja
As fears of a stagflation loom over the economy, here are the differences between inflation and stagflation you must know.

The Fed Just Kickstarted a Possible Bull Market in Growth Stocks

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
If the market starts to price in rate cuts for 2023, then beaten-up growth stocks should be its biggest winners in the coming months.

Make Money in Any Market with This Key Strategy

By Eric Fry, Editor, Fry's Investment Report
Making money in any market is actually simple.

What Happens When the Fed Raises Rates?

By Stavros Georgiadis, CFA, InvestorPlace Contributor
What happens when the Fed raises rates? Everything related to the economy changes, from the value of the U.S dollar to consumer spending and the tendency to save more.

Stocks Surge on the Fed Hike

By Jeff Remsburg, Editor, Investing Insider
The Fed raises rates 75 basis-points … what’s the latest on earnings? … corporate layoffs are beginning to grow … will tomorrow reveal that we’re…

This Tech Will Solve the Biggest Food Crisis Since the Great Depression

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Amid COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and more, the global food crisis has reached a fever pitch. Vertical farming is a fantastic solution.

Bringing Speed to Your Portfolio

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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