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.

It’s Harvest Time for Traders

Despite another chaotic month, the S&P 500 recorded its best May since 1990 – rising more than 6%. However, that’s nothing compared to the gains my colleague Jeff Clark made.

Why Master Trader Jeff Clark Loves These Volatile Markets

While everyone is panicking over tariffs… options pro Jeff Clark had been pounding the table since President Trump’s inauguration, warning his readers of a period of volatility… and how he was excited to trade it. Buy-and-hold investors have gone nowhere from inauguration day, January 20 – when the S&P 500 was trading near 5960 – to June 2 when the S&P was trading at 5935. But Jeff has managed 19 winning trades in that time... And today, he's going to show you how he managed that amazing track record.

How to Trade Stock Market Chaos and Come Out Ahead

Veteran trader Jeff Clark believes we’re in a period of long-term stock market volatility – and that it’s a chance to make outsized gains.

Buy These AI Stocks Today

Do we need to fear fallout from the Trump/Musk feud?… Luke Lango’s latest agentic AI research… how Nvidia proved me wrong… making double-digit returns in…

What to Do When the Market Hangs on a Handshake

With the trade agreement meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping potentially stretching into tomorrow, the week ahead could be a rocky on for the markets. But this type of market uncertainty is par-for-the-2025 course. It’s also where my colleague and master trader Jeff Clark has historically achieved his biggest gains.

The Market Rallied on Terrible News – What Happened?

Usually, when the market hears bad economic news, it gets in a sour mood quickly. Stocks tumble, and everyone panics. But that wasn’t the case last week. So, you’re probably wondering, why did investors celebrate?

Weekly Stock Grader Analysis: Upgrades & Downgrades on Top Blue-Chip Stocks

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today's blog post should be a great place to…

Don’t Fear Chaotic Markets – Profit From Them

Volatility has been the name of the game this year, thanks in large part to headlines about tariffs, trade wars, and political drama whipsawing investor sentiment almost daily. But even during periods of uncertainty there are also windows of opportunity… if you know where to look.

3 Swing Trade Stocks to Buy Immediately 

A system co-designed by TradeSmith Senior Analyst Jeff Clark is sounding the alarm. The master trader and 40-year market veteran has identified what he calls the “chaos pattern.” Every time it shows up, the markets become even more uncertain and volatile. And now… it’s just reappeared.

Trump’s “Beautiful Bill” Will Supercharge AI – and Rattle These Markets

In today’s Smart Money, let’s take a look at the recent developments from the nuclear energy industry. Also, while we can consider the AI Boom itself to be a certainty, the markets that surround it can be wildly unpredictable... especially recently. Continue reading to learn how to capitalize on market uncertainty.

Double Digit Gains in Days – Here’s How One Trader Does It

Flying is significantly safer than driving. And yet, we’ve all seen people experience heart-thumping anxiety at the airport. The reason for this anomaly is simple. People have the wrong idea about risk. Investing is full of similar mismatches...

Don’t Fear Chaotic Markets – Profit From Them

Even during periods of uncertainty there are also windows of opportunity… if you know where to look. That’s why I want to share an article with you today from my colleague Jeff Clark.

Don’t Worry About Volatility – Profit From It

In my video interview with Jeff, we dive into the details about the volatility Jeff expects for the market. You’ll hear his predictions, how he’s planning to trade it, and why he’s exciting about a “generational buying opportunity” that’s fast approaching.

Answering Two Questions Flooding My Inbox Right Now

Today, I want to share two subscriber questions that reflect what most folks are really wondering right now. I’ll unpack my full answer for one question, and then I’ll turn to one of the nation’s best “chaos” traders to answer the other.

Trump Turns on Musk: Stocks That Could Soar as Tesla and SpaceX Take a Hit

Once a golden Trump ally, Elon Musk is being publicly sidelined. It’s the kind of chaos that creates generational investment opportunities.

QXO: The $800 Billion Disruption No One’s Watching

Today, I want to walk you through a trade I usually would’ve saved for my All Access members. But this one’s too good. I’m sharing it with everyone who watches Masters in Trading Live—because I believe this trade has the potential to be one of the most explosive growth stories of the next decade.

Tech, AI, and Defense All at Risk. A Trump-Xi Showdown

Rare earth minerals are at the heart of trade discussions… why they’re so important… are rate cuts coming or not?… why learning to trade volatility…

How This Overlooked $19T Market Could Trigger a Global Market Melt-Up  

The recent sale of a home in China is far more important than most Western investors realize. It could mark the start a new commodities supercycle that has the potential to power stocks higher for years to come. So, in today’s Smart Money, let’s take a look at how that could play out... And at some of the companies that should benefit from China’s housing comeback.

This Trading Expert Says More Chaos Is Coming… but He Knows How to Profit

I sat down with Jeff to learn more about his “chaos pattern” strategy and talk about what he sees happening next in the market.