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.

Tracking Covid-19: When Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Peak?

Using data from across the globe, we've attempted to answer the most important question in finance right now: When will the coronavirus pandemic end?

Bear Markets and Wealth Transfers

From individuals to companies, we're seeing COVID-19 strain finances. How it's impacting Eric Fry's "Technochasm"   We simply will not make it without your help.…

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: Do This, and Risk Getting Mauled

No cowboy is crazy enough to saddle up and try to ride a grizzly. Bear markets are not for riding. They’re for trading.

How We “Flipped” a Beaten-Down Company for 126% Gains

Investors began buying up NVAX shares in anticipation of the Phase 3 clinical trial announcement. We wound up with a 130% gain on the trade.

A Market Roadmap Shows the Stimulus Will Save the Economy

Matt McCall is confident that, at least in the long term, the stimulus package will inject cash into the economy and help bring new highs.

What the Insiders Are Buying

The market is giving us great buying opportunities. But if you want added confidence in putting money to work, let's look at which corporate insiders…

An Epic 1-Week Rally

Despite a selloff on Friday, this was a huge week for stocks as the Senate passed a $2 trillion stimulus plan, resulting in a 20%…

Build Tomorrow’s Portfolio Today

Our analysts are making moves -- here's how to position your portfolio alongside them   In today's Digest, let's take steps to make you a great…

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: Why I Set My Humility Aside Yesterday

We’ve gone from the most oversold conditions in the history of the stock market… to the biggest oversold bounce ever.

This Epiphany Led to Regular 100% Gains… Without Touching Options

The longer I watched the ticker, the more I noticed how there were several low-priced stocks showing super-sized gains.

Having FOMO?

Have we seen the bottom? Perhaps. But if not, and markets turn ugly again, here are three truths to remember   Is it time to…

What Investors Need to Know About the Stimulus Bill

The stimulus bill is not likely to trigger an immediate and sustainable rally, but it should help the major indices find support.

How 5 Pandemics Before Coronavirus Impacted the Stock Market

This is not the first time the stock market has had to deal with a pandemic, and studying past pandemics can provide important clues.

Cashing In on the Market Volatility

Over the last several weeks while markets have been falling, a specific type of trade has been raking in cash. Here are the details  …

Don’t Let the Fear of Losing Money Keep You From Big Gains

Keep an eye on the VIX and be ready to move when the markets begin to pull out of their dive in earnest. And until then, you can step in a bit at a time.

How Stimulus Checks, Seasonality Pave the Way for Strong Close to March

It's been an incredible 24 hours on Wall Street. That's because right now, whether you ask President Trump, Speaker Pelosi, or anyone else, it’s very obvious what has to happen: stimulus checks.

Gold Gains Coming

The Fed just fired a bazooka of liquidity at the markets. Why it points toward big gains for gold   It seems eerily prophetic now.…

What to Make of Tuesday’s Historic Rally

Matt McCall shares his latest thinking and important information about what’s going on in the market.

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Cryptos

Cryptocurrencies haven't been immune to the carnage in the investment markets. How does this affect the upcoming halvening? Our expert, Matt McCall, weighs in  …