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.

Wall Street Wants You to Buy These … Don’t

Some investors are flocking to high-yield ETFs, but the perceived lowering of risk there may just be setting them up for failure.

There Is Always a Bull Market Somewhere

COVID-19 and technology are dividing investors into their own version of "haves" and "have nots" -- which camp are you in?   COVID-19 is destroying…

Breaking Down the Crude Oil Glut Crisis

For the first time ever, oil producers had to literally pay companies to buy their oil. What happened and what does this mean?

Here’s How Oil Prices Can Recover

The pain in the oil patch continues. The only thing that's going to fix this is re-opening the world economy   Yesterday brought grim news…

Beating Gold 2 x 1

Stocks aren't the only asset that's been surging. Gold is up big on the year. Here's what to expect now, as well as a gold-related…

COVID-19 Is Not “The Great Equalizer”

As COVID-19 cases continue spreading in the United States, we're seeing it have a disproportionate impact on lower-earning Americans. On one hand, many low-income jobs,…

A Stock-Picker’s Market

Stocks have been on a tear based on hope. Don't expect it to last ... but do expect truly strong stocks to continue doing well…

Earnings Expectations Are Driving the Market’s Rebound

Bullish price action in the April markets might leave some scratching their heads, but investors are simply doing what they've always done: trading on future cash flows rather than present ones.

Stimulus Checks: What You Need to Know

Because of the shutting down of the US economy because of the coronavirus, Congress has enacted a massive stimulus programs. The result is that many people will receive a check for $1,200. So here’s a look at the program.

COVID-19 Explodes the Technochasm

COVID-19 is polarizing the world -- both on a human level and on a business level. Your portfolio needs to reflect this   $22. That's…

The Indicator That Could Reveal When This Crisis Will End

Big publications sometimes land on a big story just as it's about to wholly change. Investors are hoping that's the case with the coronavirus.

Big Gains in Two Weeks

As the market surges, certain small-cap stocks are doing even better, posting monster gains. Matt McCall sees even more gains coming   On March 20,…

Why Buying In Early Isn’t Bad

We're seeing big discounts in the market ... but they could get far bigger. Here's the right perspective for investors today   One thing is…

Think Twice About Chasing this Rally

The market has surged 25% since its late-March low. Is now the time to go all in again or should investors be wary?   Why…

Recession Worries? Here’s What to Do With Your Stocks Now

With stocks slipping into a bear market and the economy headed for a recession amid the coronavirus pandemic, here's what you need to stay bullish on.

Jim Lowell Talks the Importance of Understanding Risk with Forbes

Plenty of investors may be considering reallocating their assets right now, but Lowell says it's important to make sure need, not fear, is what's driving that decision.

Another Bullish Week

It was another big rally-week for stocks, with the S&P climbing 12%. However, while these gains are welcomed by investors, it turns out that slower,…

What to Do With Your Money Now

Where our team of expert analysts are looking today   What should you do with your money right now? Would you be interested in knowing…

Q1’s (Brutal) Earnings Season Coming

Q1 earnings season begins next week. What to expect, and why it's now a "stock picker's" market Editor's note: tomorrow we will be closed along with…