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.

Stop Investing “Poorly”

Wealth inequality is a major flashpoint issue today, dividing our nation. But what does "wealth" really mean? For most investors, the answer is some version…

Keep Your Eyes on the Labor Report

We're keeping a close eye on Friday's labor report from the BLS, and you should too. Nothing else seems likely to destabilize the market.

Gold — short-term pain, long-term gain?

One analyst sees downward pressure on gold. Does this effect our bullish thesis on the yellow metal? We expect a considerable drop in gold prices.…

The Power of a Numbers-Based System

Behind the greatest investment wealth creation in modern history are ... computers. How a data-analytics market approach dominates   Jim Simons was suicidal. In 1979,…

Altcoins: It’s the Perfect Time to Invest in This Outperforming Asset Class

There is no better time to invest in altcoins. The global landscape sets coins up for a rally and there is a strong tailwind from the recent halvening. Here's a look at what else is going on.

Warren Buffett Is a Legend … But He’s Wrong About This

Investing legend Warren Buffett doesn't believe in buying gold, but you'll miss out on extraordinary gains if you follow his advice.

One Investment Theme for the Decade

No one knows what's coming tomorrow, but what's coming in a decade is a safer bet   When I was sixteen, I ended up lost…

The Technochasm and Banking

As we've been chronicling in the Digest, the coronavirus has been speeding up the division between the "haves" and "have nots" -- on personal, business, and…

Dead Cat Bounce or Real Rally?

Investors are split on whether the rally since late-March is the real-deal or a short-lived bounce. Here's what our quant experts are saying   Is…

The Sector Benefitting From the Quarantine

Though the coronavirus is threatening countless businesses, not all sectors are suffering. Here's a corner of the economy that's thriving thanks to the pandemic  …

The Tenacity of Bullish Sentiment

One great way to gauge sentiment is through relative strength charts. Let's see what the XLY and XLP can show us.

“The Market” Isn’t the Same as “Stocks”

Can we trust this market rally ... and why you really don't have to. Investors should stay focused on stocks within the market, and not…

A Much Higher Gold Price Is No Flight of Fancy

Many are starting to turn away from gold stocks as coronavirus tensions ease, but the price of gold can still reach $60,000.

The 4 Stimulus Bills Saving America From Its Biggest Depression Ever

The U.S. economy was on the brink of collapse, then the Federal Government threw a life vest at the economy with these stimulus bills.

The Sector Back From the Grave

While the S&P has been soaring, there's one sector (other than tech) that's crushing it ... and you probably haven't been paying it any attention…

The Gold No-Brainer

What do the following people have in common? Ray Dalio, Paul Tudor Jones, Seth Klarman, Jeffrey Gundlach, Mark Mobius, and Stanley Druckenmiller (among others). They're…

The Market’s Myopic Focus on a Vaccine

What happens when the market begins to fixate on something ... say, progress (or setbacks) toward a cure for a global pandemic? Might that singular…

We See the Next Punch Coming

The coronavirus is accelerating the "Technochasm" -- and in this case, that means danger for many American workers trying to reenter the labor force ***A…

An Asset Poised for a Major Breakout

Macro forces are aligning, pointing toward one likely outcome -- a major bull market for gold   Below is one of the most misleading charts…