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.

How 5 Pandemics Before Coronavirus Impacted the Stock Market

This is not the first time the stock market has had to deal with a pandemic, and studying past pandemics can provide important clues.

Cashing In on the Market Volatility

Over the last several weeks while markets have been falling, a specific type of trade has been raking in cash. Here are the details  …

Don’t Let the Fear of Losing Money Keep You From Big Gains

Keep an eye on the VIX and be ready to move when the markets begin to pull out of their dive in earnest. And until then, you can step in a bit at a time.

How Stimulus Checks, Seasonality Pave the Way for Strong Close to March

It's been an incredible 24 hours on Wall Street. That's because right now, whether you ask President Trump, Speaker Pelosi, or anyone else, it’s very obvious what has to happen: stimulus checks.

Gold Gains Coming

The Fed just fired a bazooka of liquidity at the markets. Why it points toward big gains for gold   It seems eerily prophetic now.…

What to Make of Tuesday’s Historic Rally

Matt McCall shares his latest thinking and important information about what’s going on in the market.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Cryptos

Cryptocurrencies haven't been immune to the carnage in the investment markets. How does this affect the upcoming halvening? Our expert, Matt McCall, weighs in  …

2 Surprising Things I’m Seeing in This Volatile Market

Times are painful and these are fast market conditions. But at least the credit markets are working, and there’s hope.

Digital Currencies Are an Oasis in a Tough Market

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies provide a hedge against global currency fluctuations -- and momentum is building.

Don’t Forget About Stocks to Buy During the Coronavirus Crisis

Get ready for Matt McCall's alerts on stocks to buy, stop panicking when you read the news and make sure to keep doing your own research.

What Might the Federal Reserve Do Next?

With the impact of the coronavirus from China, the Federal Reserve has been scrambling. Interest rates are near zero and there are aggressive buying programs, for government bonds and commercial paper. But this appears to be just the beginning.

Chevron Shouldn’t Take a Page Out of the Airline Industry’s Playbook

Chevron is capable of returning billions to shareholders over the next five years. But if Chevron stock were to have viability beyond that, execs should avoid the buyback route.

Another Lehman Moment

When will we bottom out? That's the number-one question on investors' minds today. Fortunately, our two technical experts, John Jagerson and Wade Hansen, addressed it…

An ‘Atomic Bomb’ in the Oil Market

Oil prices fell to historic lows on Wednesday, before surging yesterday. What it means for the oil stocks in your portfolio   Before we dive…

Now Is the Time to Find and Buy Your ‘Forever Stocks’

Use the volatility in the market to buy forever stocks -- stocks you can buy and hold forever that represent world-class businesses.

How to Buy Into This Bear

Regular Digest readers are very familiar with our CEO, Brian Hunt. That's because, beyond helming InvestorPlace, Brian is an accomplished teacher of investing, having penned many essays…

Here’s How to Profit off 2020’s ‘Lehman Moment’

Looking at history, we know that a bear market won't last forever. Look for prices to move higher this spring and get ready to profit.

Why I Changed My Mind About Ericsson’s Falling Stock Price

As the 5G landscape comes into focus, ERIC stock looks less and less appealing compared to its peers in the sector.

Another Leg Down

Let's hope we're near the lows of this bear market, but if not, here's some historical perspective   In early 2009, I sat in on…