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.

The S&P 500 Set a New All-Time High… Now What?

The S&P 500 just set a new record and erased its coronavirus losses. Here are three reasons why we think the index is still headed higher.

Apple at $2 Trillion

Apple passes the $2 trillion mark ... another sign of tech domination ... addressing overvaluation fears ... what will drive wealth this decade   Apple…

The Crippled Dollar

The dollar is losing value fast ... diversifying your wealth into other assets today is important ... a bear market in cash is a bull…

Play The Technochasm to Profit From American Inequality

The disconnect between the rich and poor can be astounding, but don't waste energy on envy. Instead, understand the Technochasm and profit.

The Next Supercycle Is Here

"Lying" stock prices ... a new commodity supercycle ... the boom/bust cycle in action ... why this boom has an additional tailwind   The stock…

Transportation Trends: The Bigger the Change, The Bigger the Gains

The “old” auto industry is about to get demolished as four major disruptive changes hit the industry at the same time -- creating this “perfect storm” of change and opportunity.

Anger at Our Biden Digest

Readers react to last week's "Biden" Digest ... letting emotions get the better of us ... do presidents really impact stocks? ... what's far more important than…

Investing in Cryptos: A Proven Hedge That Can Also Make You Money

Investing in cryptos definitely fits with a hypergrowth investing philosophy, but it also provides currency hedging and diversification that is increasingly important.

Precious Metals Will Ride A New Commodity Supercycle Higher

Unlike stocks, which tend to move higher over time, commodity prices cycle through multiyear booms followed by multiyear busts.

The Rise of Fintech

Chances are you've seen some recent headlines about "the death of cash," accelerated by the coronavirus. Despite these predictions, a report by Cardtronics notes "preferred…

Cautious Signs of Recovery

Retail spending grows ... jobless-claims drop ... what a Kamela Harris VP might mean for marijuana investors ... and where the S&P goes from here…

Big Profits From Screen-time

We're addicted to our screens ... this is driving a new generation of investment winners ... one specific corner of the market poised to continue…

Old Habits Die Hard, but New Habits Grow Exponentially

Whether or not you think the death of cash is nigh, it's worth keeping your eye on the disruptive forces in fintech.

Staying Cautiously Optimistic on the S&P 500

We're staying cautiously optimistic on the S&P 500. This means we are buying on the dip and avoiding taking on new risk at the highs.

Pent-up Demand Fuels This Sector

Mortgages rates hit record lows ... homebuilders rack up gains ... mortgage services are benefiting too   Yesterday, the S&P 500's home-building subindustry index closed…

Why Are So Many SPACs Rushing to Go Public?

There’s no question in 2020 that SPAC IPOs have become the hottest thing since sliced bread. Not convinced? Just ask Bill Ackman about them. 

The Coming Transportation Transformation

The vehicle and oil industries are being disrupted ... the "4 Horsemen of the Auto Industry Apocalypse" ... estimating market size ... how to play…

Weighing the Market Impact of the President’s Executive Orders

President Trump's executive orders will have a profound impact on the financial markets. Here's a rundown of the potential consequences.

Stop-Loss Orders and Why You Should Never Use One

Nearly every investment professional will tell you that it is imperative to use a stop-loss order to protect yourself from sudden losses. I completely disagree.