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: Will Santa Be a “No Show” This Year?

The stock market almost always rallies during the last five trading days of the year, and the first two trading days of the next year.…

Profiting From a $6T Crime Wave

Cybersecurity attacks are only increasing in number and sophistication ... how investors should respond to this megatrend Last week, New Orleans declared a state of…

Don’t Fear Q4 Earnings Season Because of FedEx Stock

FDX stock's disappointment is unsystematic, so they're unlikely to weigh heavily on the Q4 earnings season. We're still cautiously bullish.

3 of 2019’s Key Financial Surprises

Inflation and the collapse of the repo market were two things that surprised the markets this year. Here's how you can profit in 2020.

The massive tailwind behind next year’s market

Bulls have a big reason to be optimistic about 2020 -- namely, there's one massive cheerleader in their corner ... "Is your portfolio ready for…

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: The Last Time We Saw This Warning Sign, Stocks Fell 2.3%

It makes more sense to wait a few days before putting more money to work. The market looks set up for a sudden and swift decline right now.

Gold Will Take a Short-Term Dip Before Its Monster Rally

If you’re still building a position in gold, now is not the time to buy. It’s worth hanging on for better prices ahead.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: How I Retired 25 Years Early

What did I do in order to retire by age 42? I focused on how to lose as little money as possible rather than how much I could make.

Want 10% Yields and Growth?

After a painful run since summer, an overlooked corner of the market is rallying, offering both growth and fat yields Don't look now, but there's…

Market Outlook: 2020 Will Be a Big Year

Don’t miss out on 2020. It’s setting up to be one of the absolute best years of this boom.

Strong U.S. Economy Leads to a Record-Breaking Holiday Shopping Season

The reality is that the U.S. economy is booming, and that strength comes on the back of consumer spending, which supports about 70% of the U.S. economy.

2 Reasons the Stock Market Will Rally in 2020

Can the stock market keep rallying into 2020? Absolutely! And here's why!

Why I’m ‘All In’ on Small-Cap Stocks Now

We all dream of amazing profits from the next Netflix or Amazon … well -- small-cap stocks is where you’ll find it.

How Real Is the Santa Claus Rally?

The markets are poised to close out 2019 at record highs ... unless trade war drama derails it Though the situation seems to be changing…

Grab Your Smart Watch and Start Tracking Apple Stock

Thanks to the upside potential offered by smart wearables, AAPL stock will soon be the biggest (and best) healthcare investment.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: This Needs to Happen Before Gold Runs Higher

The last time the gold chart looked the way it does, gold ran higher over the next three months. I don’t think we’ll see that action again.

For Yield Hunters: A Place to Find Big Returns

The Fed keeps rates at 1.5% - 1.75%. Where should income investors look for quality yield? As was widely expected, the Fed held rates steady…

Does This Santa Claus Rally Still Have Legs?

Thanks to strong economic numbers, it's likely that Santa Claus will be making a visit to Wall Street. We see bullish momentum ahead.

The Bull Continues in 2020

What if you were guaranteed triple the return of the Dow in 2020? Have you ever heard of a performance guarantee in investing? Such as "we guarantee…