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.

Pop Quiz — Will You Pass?

This juggernaut will be bigger than the National Football League next year. Can you guess it? Regular readers know that our goal in the Digest is to…

Google Faces Antitrust Regulations — And for Good Reason

The news industry is dying due to decreased revenues, and a link tax could be the solution. But Google doesn't seem willing to pay.

Rate Cuts and Your Portfolio

After four rate hikes in 2018, we're suddenly looking at the potential for two cuts in 2019. Here's everything you need to know In yesterday's Digest,…

The 3 Scariest Risks With The Square Stock Growth Story

Square has been a Wall Street darling for some time. Yes, it’s at the forefront of the fintech revolution. Yet there are some notable risks ahead with SQ stock. So here’s a look at three.

Gold Poised for Gains

The case for gold just got stronger as the Fed mulls rate cuts ... Meanwhile,Barron's pushes a Neil George pick to new heights   Last Friday,…

Is Nvidia Stock Ready for a Comeback After Gaining Some E3 Mojo?

NVDA stock owners have been paying close attention to Nvidia after it made several promising E3 announcements, but some headwinds remain.

Bear Market Survival Tactics

Yesterday, we featured an essay from investing expert, Eric Fry, editor of Fry's Investment Report and The Speculator. In it, Eric discussed one of the biggest financial mistakes…

With or Without DuPont, DOW Stock Is Almost Too Complicated

As effective as the DowDuPont breakup appeared to be for DOW stock, the harsh reality is that the markets hate complicated investments.

MSFT Stock: Why No One Is Calling the World’s Largest Company ‘Too Big’

MSFT stock's previous market leadership was built on monopolies. Its new leadership is built on partnerships, like one with Oracle.

Disney Stock Will Thrive in AI-Driven Entertainment

The Disney+ streaming service is likely to be a big catalyst for the stock price. And he key is the investments the company has made in AI. Here’s a look at the efforts.

This New Deal with Russia Makes Alibaba Stock Look Even Better

Alibaba dominates the Chinese ecommerce market. And yes, the growth should last for some time. But the company is taking steps for the long-haul. A part of this is expansion into foreign markets.

Bear Market 2020

Brian Hunt here -- CEO of InvestorPlace. I want you to ask yourself a question. If the stock market dropped 41% this year, what would you…

The World’s Greatest Wealth Secret

On recent Sundays, we've been featuring essays from our CEO, Brian Hunt, which have largely focused on the wealth-building power of elite dividend stocks. Today…

My Interest in Canopy Growth Stock Goes Beyond Its Price

As a person with Parkinson's Disease, I am rooting for Canopy Growth to succeed, despite my misgivings about CGC stock price.

Content Is King And It Will Rule The Direction Of AT&T Stock

Strange pricing dynamics for AT&T's upcoming streaming service detracts from T stock, but the real catalyst here is content, not the platform.

You Need to Be in This Megatrend

Get Ready Now for China's Next Big Profit Boom If you're like me, some investments just feel different. There are the boring, conservative investments -- which can…

With Washington Turmoil, Visa Stock Is Surprisingly Risky

A typically resilient and stable name, multiple political headwinds and a weak consumer hurts the case for Visa stock.

An Unexpected AV Complication

The autonomous car trend is going to create exponential investment wealth, but in the meantime, we have practical, implementation challenges to solve I live in…

7 Reasons Stock Buybacks Should Be Illegal

The rhetoric surrounding stock buybacks has heated up in recent weeks. I’ve never been a fan. Here are seven reasons why.