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 to Confirm Bullish Sentiment With Relative-Strength Charts

Two of our favorite relative-strength charts are telling us that the markets are being powered by a broad bullish sentiment.

Smoke From the Debt Market

CLOs had an awful October -- what does it mean for the credit markets? U.S. stocks are setting all-time highs, unemployment has fallen to a…

Is There Really Any Hope for Chesapeake Energy Stock Now?

Chesapeake has gone into a horrific tailspin. And unfortunately, this may not be the bottom for CHK stock. The company is facing an existential threat.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: This Popular Trade Looks Dangerous

For the past few weeks, volatility has been declining. The Volatility Index (VIX) closed recently at about 12. That’s near the lowest level of the year. And,…

Bitcoin at $100,000

Why Matt McCall thinks bitcoin is going higher ... and now is the time to get in 2017 created immense wealth ... and 2018 destroyed…

Short-Termism Isn’t the Boogeyman You Think It Is

Short-termism, a focus on near-term profits, has been decried by regulators, academia and executives. Yet all evidence suggests the phenomenon doesn't exist.

All-Time Highs Suggest … More Highs

While our natural tendency is to get nervous about all-time highs, historical market studies suggest markets will keep climbing Pop quiz ... Would you rather…

Chinese Stocks: Get Ready for China’s Next Big Profit Boom

The moment the U.S.-China trade debacle is settled, Chinese stocks will explode higher. Don't miss out.

The Incredible Power of Being First

Get into the world’s biggest, most revolutionary trends BEFORE everyone else jumps on board.

Forget the Yield Curve Inversion. Now’s the Time to Be Concerned…

Long-term Treasury bonds are supposed to be reliable, steady investments. They’re for our “safe” money. That’s where widows, orphans, and pension funds put money they can’t afford to risk.Well… that so-called “safe” money is down almost 5% so far this month. Long-term Treasury bond prices are down almost 8% since early October.

The Intel Deal Is Not Nearly Enough Reason to Buy Nio Stock

It’s been a terrible year for Nio stock. True, there has been a rally recently. But this is probably short-term. The company still must deal with some tough challenges.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: Trading Advice for My Mother

Mom called me on Monday to ask if I thought she should buy gold stocks yet. Longtime readers will recall I talked mom out of buying gold stocks back in July. Mom’s friends were buying the gold stocks. They were excited about the fortunes they were going to make. And, mom wanted in on …

66% Annual Returns for Decades

What's behind the greatest investment wealth creation in modern history? Computers. Here's how you can be a part of it The young staffer was worried…

Stock Market Bears Are Starting to Hibernate

As winter comes, bears are hibernating, giving way to a bull market. Want some evidence? Just look at the performance of small-cap stocks.

An Historic Vote in Colorado

In three years more than half the population will live in states with legal sports betting ... the opportunity for investors An historic vote in…

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: It’s Time to Buy This Unusual Market Laggard

Given the horrendous performance of the sector over the past nine months, the “catch up” rally in MJ could be quite substantial.

Why I Like Snapchat as a Company More than Snapchat Stock

Although Snapchat stock has moved higher on the social media firm’s engagement of its youthful audience, that demographic is also a liability for shares.

IBM Stock Investors Overthink Q3 Miss, Ignoring Big Blue’s Resilience

After a very positive start to the year, IBM stock has largely moved sideways. Yet the markets’ lack of appreciation for International Business Machines' comprehensive cloud initiatives may be a hidden opportunity.

Is Tesla Worth It?

Few stocks engage the emotions like Tesla -- but is it the right pick for the coming "Second Electric Revolution"? "What's a Tesla worth?" That's…