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.

Fight Inflation With Prudent Stock Market Investing

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2018

Both low inflation and high inflation affects the world, but the stock market can help to both preserve and grow wealth in an inflationary environment.

AMD Stock Earnings Beat Inspires All Except Themselves

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2018

The AMD stock earnings report for Q2 hit all the right notes, offering a compelling story ... that the insiders aren't buying.

Is the Earnings-Based Dip in PayPal Stock a Good Opportunity?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 26, 2018

PYPL stock has been on a nice bullish move lately, but the momentum has topped today, on news of the latest earnings report. While there was a beat on the top- and bottom-lines, the outlook for PayPal was weak.

Understanding Asset Classes Is the Way to Wealth

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 25, 2018

Turn your personal assets into a fortress, with liquid assets like stocks and illiquid ones like real estate all making money for you.

Quantum Computing Hype Cycle Just Getting Started

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 25, 2018

Quantum computing can solve complex problems that baffle modern machines, but the technology is not yet ready for prime time.

Understanding the Components and the Concept of Alpha

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 25, 2018

Knowing how to calculate a stock's alpha involves calculating portfolio returns minus the risk-free return plus the market return adjusted for risk. The calculation can help investors determine if they've truly outperformed the market.

Big Gains Help Boost Alibaba’s Global Dominance

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 25, 2018

Even after a partial selloff, Alibaba Group remains one of the biggest winners of the second quarter. The Chinese mega-firm reported that quarterly sales had jumped by 76 percent year over year and are now approaching the $10 billion mark.

Boeing Earnings Beat on Expectations, But Disappoint on Guidance

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 25, 2018

Poor guidance from the Boeing earnings disclosure hurt BA stock, but it’s important not to overlook the bigger picture.

Bitcoin (BTC): The Real Purpose of Cryptocurrency

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 24, 2018

Bitcoin's invisibility is its value. It can be used to flee a failing state or as a means of telling dictators to watch themselves.

Comcast Earnings Preview: Look at What They Say, Not What They Did

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 24, 2018

Expectations for the Q2 Comcast earnings report are reasonable, but guidance for the debt-heavy company is a worrying factor.

Alphabet Earnings: Google’s Ad Business Is Still an ATM

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 24, 2018

Alphabet earnings showed no signs of Google slowing down, despite its massive scale. Yet again the company was able to crank out growth from its core ad business. There was also some progress on the cost side.

Bitcoin Investment Trust Is Not Worth Its Ultra-High Premium

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 23, 2018

GBTC offers investors a way to trade bitcoins in their traditional brokerage accounts, but the cost for doing so is simply too high.

What’s Next for Pfizer Stock After Being Called Out by President Trump

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 23, 2018

President Trump took to Twitter to voice his displeasure over Pfizer's price-hike plans. Here's what the future holds for PFE stock.

Why the Booming Economy Is a Bearish Sign for Investment Property

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 23, 2018

To succeed with investment property, understanding the economy, the local market, interest rates, and personal preferences remain critical factors for success.

Do the FANG Stocks Still Have Some Bite?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Jul 23, 2018

Strength in the FANG stocks is a harbinger of good things to come. Investors of all stripes should pay attention.

The Turnaround Is Working at Kinder Morgan

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 23, 2018

Three years ago, oil stocks were crashing and KMI was tanking. Now it's a different story. Kinder Morgan is finally on the right path again and getting stronger. That's great news for dividend-seekers.