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.

3 Key Bank Stocks Ahead of the Stress Tests

With the government-mandated stress tests upon us, it is a good time to evaluate leading U.S. banks, such as Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, to see how they are handling the ups and downs of today's markets.

Despite Geopolitical Pressures, Don’t Count Out Boeing Stock Yet

BA stock faces significant geopolitical pressures on both its civilian and military businesses, but investors may be overplaying their bearishness.

HUYA Stock Requires Patience Under Trump Tariffs

HUYA stock will face significant near-term pressure due to unfortunate geopolitics, but its underlying industry is too hot to ignore.

5 Money Tips to Live a Successful Life

The markets are volatile this year, and that volatility isn’t going to go anywhere in the near future. Now is the time to check in on your big-picture goals and to stay the course.

Roku Stock Is Rebounding, But Is It Still a Buy Now?

Roku is riding a huge way. Strong earnings, a surging ad market, and a powerful short squeeze have ROKU stock on the mend. Just don't overlook the risks.

The Showdown of the Chipmakers: AMD vs. Nvidia

Over the last 12 months, Nvidia stock has gained 74% while AMD stock has gained 42% - both far better than the average for the broader market and other tech stocks. Here's a closer look at how the chipmakers stack up.

3 Trade War Stocks for a Knock-Down, Drag-Out Fight

Trade talk between the U.S. and China could get ugly, and if so, these are the trade war stocks you want to buy.

Alphabet Inc Versus Amazon.com, Inc. Stock: Which Is the Better Buy?

The debate over Google versus Amazon likely comes down to investor preference - and margin performance.

3 Reasons the iQiyi, Inc Rally Is Not Over

Initially, the iQiyi, Inc IPO was a dud. But recently the company has taken flight - and the bull move is probably not over. Here are three reasons why the IQ stock rally is not over yet.

Buying Disney Would Make Facebook, Inc. Stock a Lot More Real

The five biggest cloud owners have $3.9 trillion in market cap because we don't know how to value them. Having them buy real assets would burst that bubble.

GW Pharmaceuticals’ New Drug Is a Step Toward Marijuana Legalization

While the GW Pharma CBD drug Epidiolex is about to be approved by the FDA, the real change should be the federal government’s legalization of cannabis.

The Blockchain Revolution Has Just Begun

Every asset can be a block. Every trade can go into ledger. Every market can be a blockchain. It seems the blockchain revolution has just begun.

Comcast Corporation Threatens Bob Iger’s Swan Song

The Comcast-Fox deal throws a major wrench in Walt Disney's CEO Bob Iger’s plans. What will be his next move?

Ethereum Scores a Cautious Victory From SEC Decision

The recent SEC announcement that bitcoin and ethereum are not securities is a huge win, but investors shouldn’t get too carried away.

Kroger Co Remains Many Things to Many People

The problem with Kroger Co is that it has so many brands across the country, people don't know what it is. KR remains a disjointed collection of assets, which is why it's worth only $21 billion despite 2018 revenue of $122 billion.

Is Bitcoin Going to Zero?

The bitcoin market is unregulated, thus open to manipulation, and this is shoving prices down even as bulls continue to insist it will replace dollars, yen and gold. Is bitcoin going to zero? It just might.

The Case for Adding Low-Fee Asset Classes to a Diversified Portfolio

Alternative asset classes can add diversification to a vanilla ETF portfolio. As a hedge against inflation or downside risk protection, going off the typical ETF path might lower volatility and could boost returns.

5 Things to Expect in the Second Half of 2018

With the first six months of 2018 almost in the books, it’s time to address the midyear investing trends that will play out in the second half of the year.

Investing Tips for Your Roth IRA

The Roth IRA is a generous gift from the IRS. To maximize its benefits, fill the account with the best investments to garner the greatest rewards.