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.

2 Reasons the Stock Market Will Rally in 2020

Can the stock market keep rallying into 2020? Absolutely! And here's why!

Why I’m ‘All In’ on Small-Cap Stocks Now

We all dream of amazing profits from the next Netflix or Amazon … well -- small-cap stocks is where you’ll find it.

How Real Is the Santa Claus Rally?

The markets are poised to close out 2019 at record highs ... unless trade war drama derails it Though the situation seems to be changing…

Grab Your Smart Watch and Start Tracking Apple Stock

Thanks to the upside potential offered by smart wearables, AAPL stock will soon be the biggest (and best) healthcare investment.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: This Needs to Happen Before Gold Runs Higher

The last time the gold chart looked the way it does, gold ran higher over the next three months. I don’t think we’ll see that action again.

For Yield Hunters: A Place to Find Big Returns

The Fed keeps rates at 1.5% - 1.75%. Where should income investors look for quality yield? As was widely expected, the Fed held rates steady…

Does This Santa Claus Rally Still Have Legs?

Thanks to strong economic numbers, it's likely that Santa Claus will be making a visit to Wall Street. We see bullish momentum ahead.

The Bull Continues in 2020

What if you were guaranteed triple the return of the Dow in 2020? Have you ever heard of a performance guarantee in investing? Such as "we guarantee…

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: Don’t Let the “Chop” Take All Your Money

The "chop" will eventually convince you to abandon your trading discipline and just make trades for the sake of doing something.

Crushing the Market in 2020

Join us this evening to see how two market experts are preparing for all the question marks coming our way in 2020 and how you…

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: The One Chart to Watch This Week

If the energy sector breaks higher, then it sure looks to me like XLE could play a wicked game of “catch-up.”

Nearing a Crypto Explosion

Bitcoin is not acting like a currency -- but its potential as a wealth-generating asset is enormous   ***Want to know where the market is…

What the Market Holds for 2020

This is a challenging time to be an investor, with ample evidence for both "bull" and "bear" arguments. You need a guide for the right…

New Highs in a Key Sector Tell Us What’s to Come

Strength in small-cap stocks is healthy for the market overall. It shows investors are comfortable with taking on risk in anticipation of worthwhile returns.

Small-Cap Stocks Are Ready for a Strong 2020

Matt McCall believes small-cap stocks are poised to break out in 2020. Plus, he reviews the IPO stocks that are winning in 2019.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: The Oil Trade Is Back… Here’s the Best Way to Play It

Oil is a hot topic this week. Buying oil here at $58 is a trade that has just about as much potential reward as it does risk.

Two Analysts, One Shared Pick

Louis' "bottom up" approach and Eric's "top down" approach have identified the same stock ... why its recent 33% gain is likely just the beginning…

Trade Deal Negativity Could Pop Investors’ Priced-In Optimism

Keep an eye on China's stock indexes and high-yield bond funds as the market awaits more trade deal updates from President Donald Trump.

2 Overlooked Income-Generating Assets for the Smart Investor

Check out some income-generating assets that go beyond dividend stocks and bonds. These two REITs are great for smart investors.