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.

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…

3 Positive Market Signals for the Rest of 2019

Two big uncertainties are fading from market-memory. Why that bodes well for how we'll close out 2019 When you're watching a scary movie and the…

How My Boots-on-the-Ground Research Can Make You Rich!

Matt McCall has his boots on the ground at the Portugal Web Summit this week -- all in the name of uncovering the next big tech stock.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: Folks Are a Little Too Comfortable Right Now

at extreme levels, the VIX can be an excellent gauge of investor sentiment – which makes it an outstanding contrary indicator.

The ‘Basket Approach’ for Huge Returns

Over the past several Sundays, we've been featuring a "technology" series from Matt McCall, editor of Early Stage Investor. In it, Matt has been discussing the…

A 15% Gain … Overnight

How a numbers-based system can save you time, stress, and improve your investment results The alarm goes off ... You kiss your significant other, pet…

Competition Is Heating Up for Once-Loved Food Stocks

Tune in to "Moneyline" with Matt McCall to learn more about to formerly hot food stocks and how to play the futuristic Virgin Galactic IPO.