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.

Prepare Your “Buy” List

This "flash" bear has created some fantastic prices in record time. But are you looking for them?   Forget "the Dow" or "the S&P," let's…

What’s Working in the Stock Market Today, and What’s Not

There are two things I want every investor to understand right now: The world is almost certainly tipping into a recession. And yet, we have a lot to look forward to. If that sounds contradictory, well, these are weird times. So, let’s dig into the details, and see what to look for, going forward.

Historic Fed Action Doesn’t Placate Markets

Yesterday, the Fed took massive action toward curbing the impact of the coronavirus, yet as I write Monday, markets are in a freefall. Here's what…

Models Show Social Distancing Will Help Beat the Coronavirus

My models show that stricter social distancing policies, like those used in China, will help contain the coronavirus by May.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: Mom’s Finally Talking to Me Again

I told mom she could do much better by buying gold stocks here at a 20% discount to what her friends were paying last summer.

Here’s How Smart Investors Can Profit in a Bear Market

Look to discounted investments like bitcoin and large-cap stocks to profit during this coronavirus-driven bear market.

10 Do’s and Don’ts for Avoiding the Coronavirus

The coronavirus is on everyone’s mind and it’s creating unnecessary panic in many. Here are some basic tips that business professionals should remember.

Coronavirus Selloff Halts Stock Market Trading Again

The Federal Reserve's latest reaction to the coronavirus has investors panicking, and selling off their stocks, hard.

The Right Perspective on this Bear Market

Despite Friday's relief rally, investors have taken a beating over the last few weeks as markets have plummeted. But there's a different way to view…

This Is Why We Own Gold

As I write Friday morning, the markets are blazing higher -- a relief rally in full force. Of course, yesterday was a different story ...…

Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful

Think like Warren Buffett and be greedy when others are fearful. There are still opportunities for investors to profit in a bear market.

Smart Investors Can Still Profit During Bear Market Madness

No one likes uncertainty in the markets, but panicking over the coronavirus won't help. Stay calm and learn how to profit now.

“Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful”

As the markets continue to bleed, one InvestorPlace analyst is seeing opportunity, and making a new recommendation today   As I write mid-day on Thursday, U.S. stocks…

It May Be Time to Wait for the Storm to Pass

The VIX is spiking higher and Wall Street is incredibly volatile. Until the market finds support, we will stay cautiously optimistic.

Coronavirus Panic Halts Stock Market Trading

Trump's heightened response to the coronavirus is escalating investors' panic, triggering "circuit breaker" rules in the stock market today.

Behind the Saudi/Russia Oil War

If the depressed oil prices remain, expect a wash-out in the U.S. energy sector ... but also look for great buying opportunities   There are…

Healthcare Robotics and the Timely Lesson of My First Big Investing Mistake

Intuitive Surgical is one of Matt McCall's most important stock purchases. He's had much bigger gainers … but it taught him a very important lesson.

144% Gains in 3 Days Last Week

Last week's introduction to Dark Pool trading had a big payoff in only three days. Here's what happened, as well details on the latest Dark…

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: Get Ready to Buy

Having a plan ahead of time will help you set the emotions aside and take advantage of the buying opportunity.