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.

Jeff Clark’s Market Minute: How I Retired 25 Years Early

What did I do in order to retire by age 42? I focused on how to lose as little money as possible rather than how much I could make.

Want 10% Yields and Growth?

After a painful run since summer, an overlooked corner of the market is rallying, offering both growth and fat yields Don't look now, but there's…

Market Outlook: 2020 Will Be a Big Year

Don’t miss out on 2020. It’s setting up to be one of the absolute best years of this boom.

Strong U.S. Economy Leads to a Record-Breaking Holiday Shopping Season

The reality is that the U.S. economy is booming, and that strength comes on the back of consumer spending, which supports about 70% of the U.S. economy.

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.