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.

Bargains in Aisle 5

You know which businesses haven't suffered due to the coronavirus? Grocery stores and certain food producers. In today's Digest, we turn to Neil George, editor of Profitable…

The Chance to Double, Triple (or More) Your Profits From Oil’s Turmoil

We're seeing historic volatility in the oil market. Oil futures collapsed on Monday and Tuesday, then surged Wednesday and Thursday. As I write Friday morning,…

Cash Is Trash Part 2

Two reasons to add altcoins to your portfolio today   Ask your average investor why anyone should own a cryptocurrency and the answer will likely…

Between Oil and Earnings, The Market Keeps Bucking

We could be seeing some record numbers of earnings misses in the near future. Also -- what negative oil futures prices really mean.

Wall Street Wants You to Buy These … Don’t

Some investors are flocking to high-yield ETFs, but the perceived lowering of risk there may just be setting them up for failure.

There Is Always a Bull Market Somewhere

COVID-19 and technology are dividing investors into their own version of "haves" and "have nots" -- which camp are you in?   COVID-19 is destroying…

Breaking Down the Crude Oil Glut Crisis

For the first time ever, oil producers had to literally pay companies to buy their oil. What happened and what does this mean?

Here’s How Oil Prices Can Recover

The pain in the oil patch continues. The only thing that's going to fix this is re-opening the world economy   Yesterday brought grim news…

Beating Gold 2 x 1

Stocks aren't the only asset that's been surging. Gold is up big on the year. Here's what to expect now, as well as a gold-related…

COVID-19 Is Not “The Great Equalizer”

As COVID-19 cases continue spreading in the United States, we're seeing it have a disproportionate impact on lower-earning Americans. On one hand, many low-income jobs,…

A Stock-Picker’s Market

Stocks have been on a tear based on hope. Don't expect it to last ... but do expect truly strong stocks to continue doing well…

Earnings Expectations Are Driving the Market’s Rebound

Bullish price action in the April markets might leave some scratching their heads, but investors are simply doing what they've always done: trading on future cash flows rather than present ones.

Stimulus Checks: What You Need to Know

Because of the shutting down of the US economy because of the coronavirus, Congress has enacted a massive stimulus programs. The result is that many people will receive a check for $1,200. So here’s a look at the program.

COVID-19 Explodes the Technochasm

COVID-19 is polarizing the world -- both on a human level and on a business level. Your portfolio needs to reflect this   $22. That's…

The Indicator That Could Reveal When This Crisis Will End

Big publications sometimes land on a big story just as it's about to wholly change. Investors are hoping that's the case with the coronavirus.

Big Gains in Two Weeks

As the market surges, certain small-cap stocks are doing even better, posting monster gains. Matt McCall sees even more gains coming   On March 20,…

Why Buying In Early Isn’t Bad

We're seeing big discounts in the market ... but they could get far bigger. Here's the right perspective for investors today   One thing is…

Think Twice About Chasing this Rally

The market has surged 25% since its late-March low. Is now the time to go all in again or should investors be wary?   Why…

Recession Worries? Here’s What to Do With Your Stocks Now

With stocks slipping into a bear market and the economy headed for a recession amid the coronavirus pandemic, here's what you need to stay bullish on.