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 View Yesterday’s Weakness

From Tuesday through Thursday, the S&P has lost 7%. Here's how long-term investors should view it   Similar to how it felt yesterday, back on…

Are You an Investor or a Gambler?

Everywhere you look, the market has been climbing. However, not all growth is rooted in fundamentals. How long will the gambles pay off?   One…

Money Moves for Recent Grads: Cornell University Professor Vicki Bogan

'Specifically, with regard to savings, it is important for new graduates to develop an emergency fund with at least 6-8 months of expenses. The economic downturn due to the coronavirus has highlighted the financial fragility of many households.'

How to Keep Profiting Once the Market Stops Rising

Look for stocks to buy that are embracing the shift toward technology known as the Technochasm. Those on the wrong side will suffer big time.

Three Reasons Why the Gold Bull Run Is Just Getting Started

Gold mining stocks should be one of the biggest beneficiaries in the coming months and years. Here's what you should consider.

Here’s Why Gold Prices Are Headed Higher

Low interest rates, a compliant U.S. dollar and a few other factors are combing to help gold prices keep moving higher. Here's how to profit.

The Trend Powering 5G

Tomorrow's tech breakthroughs will transform our world and our portfolios. But let's not forget what will power that technology   On Monday -- its third…

Some Stock Market Realities

Add another big-name hedge fund manager to the list of those calling for a rocky market. Should you follow their warnings or stay invested? Remember…

Stocks aren’t the only asset climbing

While the market surges, remember that elite altcoins offer the possibility of gains that are multiples greater than that of the average S&P stock  …

Cryptocurrency Outlook: Well-Known Model Now Sees 10X Potential

As exciting as bitcoin’s 10X potential looks, a lesser-known alternative called altcoins (alternatives to bitcoin) have even bigger upside potential.

The Hardest and Most Important Secret to Investing Success

If you can put emotions aside, you'll see that market crises produce some of the best buying opportunities you will ever get.

A Multi-Decade Growth Story

A market sector with potential is also one of the most overlooked   The biggest jobs increase ever. This morning, reports showed that nonfarm payrolls…

If You Don’t Believe in This Rally, Here Are 8 Things You Could Do

The Nasdaq Composite is showing a positive return for 2020, even though the unemployment rate has hit its highest level since the Great Depression. These…

Bitcoin Goes Full Bart Simpson as Peaks and Valleys Dominate Weekly Chart

The price of Bitcoin is easy to manipulate, and subject to sudden swings, making it worthless as a currency, but fun to trade as an asset class.

Stop Investing “Poorly”

Wealth inequality is a major flashpoint issue today, dividing our nation. But what does "wealth" really mean? For most investors, the answer is some version…

Keep Your Eyes on the Labor Report

We're keeping a close eye on Friday's labor report from the BLS, and you should too. Nothing else seems likely to destabilize the market.

Gold — short-term pain, long-term gain?

One analyst sees downward pressure on gold. Does this effect our bullish thesis on the yellow metal? We expect a considerable drop in gold prices.…

The Power of a Numbers-Based System

Behind the greatest investment wealth creation in modern history are ... computers. How a data-analytics market approach dominates   Jim Simons was suicidal. In 1979,…

Altcoins: It’s the Perfect Time to Invest in This Outperforming Asset Class

There is no better time to invest in altcoins. The global landscape sets coins up for a rally and there is a strong tailwind from the recent halvening. Here's a look at what else is going on.