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.

My Top 5 Surprises This Week

This week has proved that the U.S. recovery is on a two-track system. And this is precisely the kind of environment top stock pickers love.

Did Facebook Kill the Bull Market?

The stock market was recovering nicely this week, and then Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook Inc., released its quarterly earnings.

Grab Those Tech Stocks Following Amazon’s Blowout Earnings

Thanks to disappointing numbers from Meta, tech stocks' late-January rebound was short-circuited. But tech is still alive and well, so buy the dip.

How to Profit From the Massive Chip Shortage

The massive global shortage of semiconductor chips is showing no sign of letting up. But here's how you can profit from the opportunity.

My Top 2 Moonshot Cryptos to Buy

If you're going to be tempted to buy a Moonshot crypto or NFT, you might as well buy the most promising of the bunch!

Buy Tech Stocks for a Big Short Squeeze This Earnings Season

Heavily shorted tech stocks could pop in a big way as sellers rush to cover their positions over the next few weeks. Score big this earnings season.

The NYT Hit Piece on Bitcoin

A Nobel winner attacks crypto … the important details he didn’t mention … get ready for even more crypto downside   It’s not every day…

The 3 Worst NFTs to Buy Right Now

Today's NFT scams are nothing new, but there is value to be had. Thus, let's take a look at three of the worst NFTs to buy right now.

Did Jim Cramer Just Call the Bottom in Tech Stocks?

Most experts, like Cramer, believe long-duration growth stocks do not work in rate-hike cycles. But history tells us they do just fine.

GOOG vs. GOOGL: Everything You Need to Know About the Google Stock Split

The Google stock split is spawning a lot of questions for investors still. What are the differences between the GOOG and GOOGL stocks?

Taiwan, China, and Tech Stocks

The economic significance of tension over Taiwan … the U.S. government is likely to throw billions at the problem … a forgotten blue chip from…

Tech Stocks Are Due for an Enormous Short Squeeze

Tech stocks may be racing toward a short squeeze within the next few weeks. If earnings are strong this week, heavily shorted stocks could soar.

3 Stocks For the “Great Rotation to Quality”

Retail investors aren't stupid; Far from it. And they've been quietly rotating away from speculative plays into blue-chip stocks like these.

Forget Daily Volatility: Private Investing’s Promising Outlook for 2022

The beauty of private investing opportunities? You don’t have to stress about the daily ups and downs of the stock and crypto markets.

There’s No Crying in Baseball… Or In the Stock Market

Instead of mourning what might have been for the stock market, we can take time to look at strong stocks that are now trading at a discount.

What Could Powell Be Thinking?

Will the 200-day moving average be a floor or ceiling? … checking in on the yield curve … how high will rates have to go…

5 Things To Expect This Week

While the "January effect" was rather disappointing, February kicks off with an important week ahead for many types of investors.

Is It Time to Bail Out of the Stock Market?

With January coming to a close, this month is looking to be the worst for the stock market since March 2020. But we see an incredible buying opportunity.

Forget Daily Volatility: Private Investing’s Promising Outlook for 2022

There are a lot of profit opportunities ahead for private investors. With that in mind, let's dive in and see where and why.