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 the Smart Money Is Preparing for the Next Financial Storm

Worried about the coronavirus? Follow the smart money to protect your portfolio from the next storm. Hint, you might want to add some cash.

How to Trade the Political Headlines

Some headlines connected the disarray in the Iowa democratic caucus to market gains this week. Is that fair, and if so, how might investors play…

Chinese Stocks Are Signaling an Important Red Flag

As Chinese stocks raise an important red flag, we're still taking advantage of bullish momentum. But we'll also be ready to take profits.

Your Edge on Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is one of the world's greatest investors but some of his biggest gains came early in his career from a lesser-known part of…

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: The Doctor is Bearish

The action in copper is telling a story that the U.S. stock market isn’t agreeing with yet

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: There’s No Reason To Ever Do This

Overbought conditions aren’t sustainable (neither are oversold conditions, for that matter). The proverbial rubber band always snaps back.

Key Data Say ‘Stay Bullish’

How the market goes in 2020 will be heavily impacted by earnings. So, how are earnings looking?   As I write Tuesday morning, U.S. stocks…

Your Portfolio Should Evolve With the Markets

Our stock markets are changing faster than at any other time in history. Failure to adapt could gut your portfolio   Last week, Amazon joined…

Start Betting on the Next Amazon Through Micro-Cap Stocks

Amazon rejoined the $1 trillion club last week, and early investors must be ecstatic. If you want gains like that, try micro-cap stocks.

One Mistake Now Can Cost You Big in 2020

The first thing on everyone’s mind is the coronavirus. The outbreak has drowned out Brexit, the Trump Impeachment trial, Amazon joining the trillion-dollar club again…

How to Get VC-Like Returns …

Some of the biggest gains in investing come from venture capital. But that doesn't mean you can't get VC-like returns in the stock market  …

The Upside of a Crisis

Markets are still jittery as Coronavirus spreads. But events such as this offer an opportunity   As I write Thursday morning, the Coronavirus outbreak has…

How to Insure Your Wealth Before the Coronavirus Strikes Again

China's coronavirus is spreading panic throughout the markets, but with discipline you can protect your wealth. Just buy low and sell high.

How Disease Outbreaks Affect Stock Prices

While each is different, we can look to historical disease outbreaks to predict the impact of China's coronavirus on today's markets.

Big Gains From REITS & Renewables

Neil George has found a way to combine growth in the renewables industry, with the high yields of a REIT. Here's the play   Many…

What You Need to Know About Coronavirus Fears and the Stock Market

Don't panic. The foundation beneath the stock market is as stable as ever … and even coronavirus fears can’t shake the long-term bull story laid out in front of us.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: This Signal Will Nail the Biggest Profits

Rather than chasing yesterday’s big rally traders are better off waiting to see if we get a shot at a second VIX signal in the days ahead.

A Super Bowl Moment for Legal Sports Gambling

This coming Sunday's Super Bowl will likely set new records for the size of legal betting. Why investors should take note ...   Super Bowl…

An Intro to Stock Splits and Reverse Stock Splits

From time to time, a company may have a stock split or a reverse stock split. Why do this? Here’s a look at the main reasons.