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.

Are Emerging Markets Heading for a Crisis?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The problems in Turkey are not at that level quite yet, but if they get closer to a tipping point, it could drag other economies with it.

Consumer Products Aren’t Nearly as Safe as You Thought — They’re Dying

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Large-cap consumer stocks are hitting multi-year lows, but instead of a buying opportunity, the sector has become an open grave marked by precarious footing. Watch your step with these consumer products companies.

3 Reasons Micron Technology, Inc. Stock Still Has More Room to Grow

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lately, Micron has had a big run. But has it been too much? Perhaps not. The company’s fundamental remain rock solid and the valuation on Micron stock is still reasonable.

5 Small-Cap ETFs With Big-Time Upside Potential

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are reasons to believe the rally in domestic small caps can continue. From 2014 through the end of 2017, the Russell 2000 outperformed the S&P 500 just once on an annual basis, indicating smaller stocks have some ground to make up.

Going Big at the Middle Class Actually Hurts Kroger Co Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Kroger is following trends of middle class shoppers, but investors want either stores that serve the high end like Costco or the low end, like Dollar General

Rumors About the Alphabet, Inc Breakup Are a Little Premature

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the rise of Google’s power, there is talk about more regulatory action. There is even the potential for a break-up for the company. Although, given Google’s resources, such an outcome does seem unlikely.

20 Stocks Millennial Investors Can’t Get Enough Of

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Young investors remain wide-eyed on the future and these are the millennial stocks budding Wall Streeters are betting the house on.

What Some of the World’s Richest People Can Tell Us About Investing

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
The world’s richest people can teach us valuable investing advice that actually pertains to our current market conditions.

With the Arrival of 5G, Apple Inc. Stock Can Far Surpass a $1-Trillion Market Cap

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple still finds itself defined by the iPhone, and while other products may get AAPL stock to a $1-trillion market cap, it will take 5G iPhones to drive it well beyond that point.

Build Your Portfolio With Construction Stocks

By Charles Payne
Market bias has recently shifted toward FOMO (or the “fear of missing out”) and away from “fear of losing everything.” But there are still some…

3 Winners, 3 Losers From Rising Oil Prices

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Worried about rising oil prices? This spike in oil prices will have huge economic ramifications. Here are three winners and three losers that can help you make money from the surge in crude.

Start Betting on Gambling Stocks

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
With the courts allowing states to decide whether or not to legalize sports gambling within their borders, the real winners will be gambling stocks and their investors.

National Sensitivity Training May Backfire for Starbucks Corporation Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks stock is under scrutiny due to race-related controversies, but the company’s reaction makes it vulnerable to “race trolls.”

Shopify Inc Stock Isn’t Just Too Pricey, It Also Still Is Losing Money

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although the hype-train skyrocketed Shopify stock into the stratosphere, its fundamentals will bring it back down to earth.

From Test Tube to the Drugstore: How Are Human Clinical Trials Conducted?

By Elena Shuvaeva, Elena Shuvaeva
How are clinical trials conducted and just what do they accomplish? We take a look at a process lasting years, which determines what drugs go to market and the fate of many biotech companies pinning their hopes on one treatment.

Why Allbirds Isn’t a Threat to Nike and Other Shoe Makers

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Allbirds are presently the coolest thing in the sneaker market, but the brand is hardly a threat to Nike or any major shoe maker.

Here’s Why You Should Not Jump All over Roku Inc Stock Just Yet

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Investors would be wise to wait and see how important content neutrality is before buying ROKU stock for the long haul.

3 Infrastructure Plays for the Trump Economy

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Materials and engineering firms are next up to benefit in the Trump economy. These stocks could benefit if a big infrastructure bill passes.

Millennial Wealth: Small Steps Can Go a Long Way

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
When it comes to millennial investments, there really is no need to panic. While the milestones like having twice your salary saved may be stressful because they seem far off, they’re achieved by what are really small, manageable steps.
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