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.

The Second Bitcoin Boom

With stock markets trading near all-time highs, Bitcoin prices are on the march, up 46% since the start of the year.

How to Safely Play Samsung Stock and Samsung’s Foldable Phone

Samsung encountered problems with Galaxy Fold. While the delay shouldn’t hurt Samsung stock, here are ways to bet on SSNLF stock.   

7 Cloud Stocks to Buy Now

Cloud stocks were hit hard in late 2018, but as financial market conditions improve in 2019, cloud stocks could stage a big comeback.

The Investing Mistake You’re Making

The mistake most U.S. investors are guilty of -- and why making it today is more dangerous than ever Today, we're going to talk about…

7 Companies With Unacceptable CEO-Worker Wage Gaps

While some companies are doing a good job closing their CEO-Worker wage gaps, these seven companies are not.

3 Things to Consider With Alphabet Stock Before Earnings

GOOGL stock is usually a consistent earnings winner, but recent developments could make Q1 more interesting than intended.

The Rally in JD Stock Is Running out of Momentum

This year, JD.com stock has pulled off a strong rally. But investors may still want to be cautious. The growth rate is far from encouraging and the company appears to be in the retrenchment mode.

Oil Hits Six-Month High

Iranian oil sanctions lead to a pop of nearly 3% in WTI. Stay long in oil stocks Oil prices surged as high as 2.9% yesterday,…

Investors Mull Next Move With Sirius XM Stock: Tune In or Tune Out?

Since last summer Sirius XM stock's been in a downtrend. Here’s a look at why SIRI stock investors should be cautious.

3 Reasons to Stay Bullish

The signs our Strategic Trader analysts examine suggest investors will be putting more money to work in stocks Do you want to be a wiser investor? Not…

Analyzing the VIX Is a Useless Waste of Time

Many analysts and journalists routinely talk about the VIX index, but few have any idea of what exactly it is that they are talking about.

What Kind of Easter Egg Hunt Are You In?

The markets are closed today in honor of Good Friday. So, we're bringing you a special treat -- an essay from our CEO, Brian Hunt…

Why Dividends Win

If the answer is "not much" then you're shortchanging your investment returns. You see, studies have shown that continuously rising dividends are the hallmark of…

Ready for a CBD Hamburger?

As public acceptance continues to grow, the investment gains keep coming -- and why if you haven't invested yet, it's not too late CBD's popularity…

The Zoom IPO Goes Boom

Zoom pulled off its IPO -- and yes, it was a biggie. Then again, the company is growing at a rapid pace and is profitable. But the valuation is certainly rich.

Lyft Stock Is Behaving Like A Post-IPO Unicorn, Clouding Long-Term View

LYFT stock hasn’t met the hype of its much-anticipated IPO, but patience in the groundbreaking company is key.

The “Electric Offensive” Keeps Coming

Investments in the electrification of cars keep coming ... as does progress toward creating a cost-effective solid-state battery Yesterday brought news that luxury carmaker, Daimler, has…

The Jobs Report Isn’t an Effective Metric for the U.S. Economy

The jobs report may not be inaccurate, but it doesn't tell investors the whole story about the economy. The real truth is harder to swallow.

3 Reasons It Is Really Easy to Be Bullish on AT&T Stock

AT&T stock has languished for a while. But this could be setting up for a value opportunity. The acquisition of Time Warner looks spot on and there should be a boost from the move to 5G.