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.

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…

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.