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.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: These Stocks Will Carry the Market in 2020

It probably won’t be the big winners of 2019 that lead the market higher this year Traders should look for the laggards to play catch-up.

1,000% Gains in 17 months

An event coming this spring has the potential to send bitcoin skyrocketing A hypothetical ... It's early July 2014. Let's say you're mowing the lawn.…

Create Your Perfect Portfolio for 2020

The best investors in the world have investment plans. Let's create the right one for you Happy 2020 ... You'll probably fail this year! Now,…

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: A Mickey Mouse Tax Plan to Save America

The United States of America could be the happiest place on Earth. We just need to change our income-tax structure.

Power Portfolio: It’s Like Investing Magic

Whether you like a top down approach or a bottom up approach, you need to be invested in stocks heading into 2020.

Market Outlook 2020: Are You Locked and Loaded?

If you’re not invested in the stock market yet, I encourage you to jump in now. The market outlook for 2020 is bright!

New Year’s Magic Won’t Ruin the Decade’s Bullish Trend

While it's too early to be certain what the new decade will bring, we're gearing up to ride into 2020 making bullish trades.

Bitcoin 2019: A Year in Review

Take a look at some of the highlights of 2019’s year in bitcoin, which will help give you a sense of where we’re going next.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: Keep the Change and Leave Us Be

Never mind inflation or the drop of the dollar, the Social Security Admin is stealing $41,000 from me. And they’re stealing it from you, too.

The Most Profitable Trade of My Career Almost Bankrupted Me

It was the most profitable trade of my career. But it almost bankrupted me first. Basically, here's what happened.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: The “Dirty Sock” Approach to Trading

Mike’s note: Mike Merson here, Jeff’s longtime managing editor. With our office closed for the holidays, we’re sharing a series of Jeff’s all-time greatest essays. Today,…

U.S. Cannabis Stocks Will Make Cheap, Smart Buys in 2020

Matt McCall predicts that 2020 will be a better year for U.S. cannabis stocks. He's also calling for a big rally in bitcoin.

5 Great Stocks for 2020

Each year our analysts take part in a "Best Stocks for ..." contest. Which stocks were identified for 2020? Let's find out ... 2019 is…

The Sector Poised to Explode in 2020

2020 could be a huge year for stocks, according to Matt McCall ... but there's one sector he sees soaring above all others ***The Digest's…

2020 Predictions to Kick Start the New Year

Gear up for what the new year holds in terms of biotech stocks and new IPOs with Matt McCall's list of 2020 predictions.

5 Great Year-End Financial Planning Moves

Help keep more money in your future pockets with these year-end financial planning moves. You'll be sure to start off the new year strong.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: “Is That Why You’re Up at 1:00 in the Morning?”

The market had been acting a little nuts lately. So, I got up at 1:00 one morning – about two hours earlier than my normal routine.

A Last-Minute Gift (and Stock) Idea

Need a last-minute gift idea? That doubles as a great investment? We have you covered. Today, we're turning over the Digest to Eric Fry, editor of Fry's Investment…

As Brexit Uncertainty Clears, It’s a Great Time to Invest in British Stocks

Although most amateur investors run away from stocks that are cheap and unloved, the pros know these are where to make the real money.