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.

Meet the Master of “Global Macro” Investing

There are many different types of investment strategies, including the “global macro” approach. What is this? Read more here to find out.

It’s Time to Devise Your “Escape Velocity” Plan

On Oct. 5, you can find out how to reach financial escape velocity, escaping everything that prevents you from fully enjoying your wealth.

2 Trending Cryptos to Ride to the Moon (and 2 to Jettison)

Not every cryptocurrency on Reddit will succeed, because some of them are little more than frauds and pumps. Learn which is which.

Car Makers Invest Billions in EVs

Ford drops another $11 billion on EVs and batteries … banking stocks look interesting as we near the era of rising rates … how big…

Fireside Chat: Does the Latest Bill Ackman Lawsuit Spell Doom for SPACs?

Investing legal expert William Birdthistle breaks down Ackman's recent legal mess with Pershing Square and shares his views on what's next for SPACs.

The Market’s Taper Tantrum Is Your Opportunity

We did the math, which is why we aren’t at all concerned about the market sell-off. Let the market freak out. We suspect this panic will last a few more days. Oh well – let it happen.

Volatility Roars Back

The surging 10-Year Treasury yield spooks tech investors … watch out for Evergrande default volatility… another debt ceiling showdown   It’s like when you’re flying,…

Why Automakers Are Looking Into Designing Their Own Chips

The global semiconductor chip shortage seems to be getting worse for automakers right now. That said, here's how they are working to fix it.

Osisko May Soon Awaken From Its Coma — Here’s Why

Although it is impossible to cite a specific reason why the gold price has been drifting lower, the dollar can give us some useful signs.

A Peek at Tomorrow’s Technologies

A “futurist” episode of our podcast, Ahead of the Curve … the tech that will be making your life easier right around the corner ……

This Is the Worst Thing You Can Do in the Stock Market

If you want to make money, don't focus on the biggest companies in the stock market. Instead, bet on the innovators coming for their lunch.

3 Cheap Reddit Stocks to Snap Up Before This Week’s OTC Shakeout

2,800 penny stocks are going to be de-listed soon, but that doesn't mean that all penny stocks are completely worthless.

Does Your Portfolio “Spark Joy?”

Every portfolio can be improved by dropping some of its worst stocks, but first you have to know how to identify the underperformers.

Skip the Bullsh*t! CEO Speak Reveals 2 Reddit Stock Gems

There's a study comparing the complexity of language used by CEOs to the value of their stock, and the simpler the language, the bettter.

This Is the Worst Thing You Can Do in the Stock Market

If you want to make money, don't focus on the biggest companies in the stock market. Instead, bet on the innovators coming for their lunch.

The Post-Mortem on Evergrande and the Fed

Will Evergrande contagion impact your portfolio? … be wary of commodity trades for now … what the Fed’s statement means for the fourth quarter  …

The Global Supply Chain is Clogged – Here’s How to Play It

The entire supply chain that ferries commodities and other goods to businesses has been upended. That said, here's how to play the situation.

Fireside Chat: The Commercial Future of Lidar is Vehicle Safety — For Now

Luminar Technologies' Senior Director of Product Management discusses the benefits of 1550 nanometer lidar, the near-term future of vehicle autonomy and why Elon Musk is wrong about lidar.

Millennials Are Pioneering the Next Megatrend: Here’s How

Americans spend more time looking at their phones now than they did looking at any screen in 2008. Screen time is the new megatrend to watch.