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.

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.

Powell Backstops the Bull

Powell nods toward interest rate cuts ... Meanwhile, our politicians have Big Tech in the crosshairs Yesterday, markets posted their best day in five months…

The 4 FANG Stocks Won’t Be Bitten By Regulation Threats

Regulation concerns have weighed heavily on FANG stocks but the underlying companies are too deeply embedded with their core industries.

5G Stocks: The Race to Win the Revolution Heats Up

There is enormous upside ahead once 5G really takes off, which could come in the nearer term now that it’s in the U.K., too.

New Tariffs Ending the Bull Market?

The broad market might be at an inflection point. If so, here's the way to reposition your portfolio Bull markets don't die of old age…

Another State Legalizes Marijuana

Another domino falls ... Meanwhile, the FDA inches closer to CBD regulation ... Snoop Dogg raises more money for CBD ... and new evidence that…

Trump Wakes the Gold and Bitcoin Bugs

If you trust gold, you must trust your vault owner to move around with it. If you trust bitcoin, you must trust the exchange you trade with. Both carry risk