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.

If the Fed Hikes Rates 50-Basis Points

How big will the hike be in March? … the key variable that will determine what the Fed actually does in 2022 … what to…

How to Profit in an Inflationary Environment

Wall Street is easily distracted by global issues and inflation concerns. That said, the stock market is a natural hedge against inflation.

Electric Vehicle Stocks Get a Super Bowl Jolt as EVs Reach Their Most Important Milestone Yet

The economical and technological stars have aligned, and EVs are poised to go mainstream this year. Buy into EV stocks now before they go sky-high.

Ashley Cassell’s No. 1 Crypto Pick… And I’m a Fan

Ashley Cassell brings important tech insights without any sugarcoating. Here's her top pick in the crypto space right now.

Where Opportunities Are Today

Are we already in a bear market? … “It's not so much a stock market as it is a market of stocks" … one sector…

Fearful of the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict? History Says It’s a Buying Opportunity

Geopolitical tensions, like the current Russo-Ukrainian conflict, have historically caused a very average drawdown in the market. Don't fear; buy the dip.

How High Will the Fed Funds Rate Go?

Are investors analyzing rate hikes the wrong way? … what history shows us about how high rates need to go … how to prepare your…

My Top Things To Expect This Week

Did you know the S&P 500 has a 60% chance of dropping on Valentine's Day? That's just one trend that could be worth watching this week.

The Only Acronym You Should Care About

Much of the time, there's one single trend that's so important that you can still be profitable if it's the only thing you know about.

Investment Opportunity Breakdown: Marijuana Stocks

U.S. marijuana legalization has come a long way, but it still has a long way to go. Regardless, marijuana stocks have plenty of potential.

Is Disney Winning the Streaming War?  

Disney is excelling in terms of streaming subscriber growth, but does that make DIS stock a buy. Let's compare streaming stock options.

Why Wall Street Panicked Over the CPI Report

CPI soared to a 7.5% annual gain in January, exceeding economists’ estimates for a 7.3% increase. Here's what you should do about it.

Don’t Fear Federal Reserve Rate Hikes. We’re in for a Huge Market Rebound

Though some are saying the Federal Reserve will hike rates seven or eight times this year, we're confident that won't happen. Indicators point to a dovish Fed and big market rebound.

Get Rid of the Duds in Your Portfolio

2022 has been tough on the average portfolio. If you’re like many investors, you’re looking at your holdings, wondering if some of them need to…

Meta is Betting Everything on the Metaverse, But it Won’t Be the Winner

With its Facebook app disintegrating, Meta is betting it all on metaverse development. But it's not the only one in the race, and it won't come in first.

Play the 10-Year Housing Market Boom

The growth drivers of the current housing market aren't going anywhere anytime soon. We're in for a durable boom, and now is the time to play.

No Bear on the Horizon but…

Why this latest market weakness isn’t likely to turn into a bear market … what investor sentiment is telling us today … the right perspective…

My 5 Surprises This Week

Here's five of the biggest, most unexpected developments in business and crypto from the last week that you'll want to know about.

Is Peloton a Buy After Its Recent CEO Shakeup?

It's been a big week for Peloton, and some people might see this as an opportunity to buy into PTON stock. Here's what you should do.