Market Analysis

The markets are constantly in flux, which means that picking the right stocks is like hitting a bull’s-eye on a moving target. InvestorPlace’s savviest financial analysts and editors tackle the important, sector-wide issues, analyzing how top-level trends trickle down through individual stocks, so that you can make smart decisions with your money.

Will Housing Prices Fall 20%? Why This Famous Analyst Sees a Huge Supply Glut Ahead.

Housing prices could see some big volatility on the horizon, and here's where one analyst thinks the market could be headed from here.

Inflation Panic Creates a Great Buying Opportunity in Stocks

With inflation set to resume its decline shortly, stocks will resume their rally, too. This isn’t time to sell. It’s time to buy the dip.

Crazy Idea: Why the Fed Actually Needs to CUT Rates to Beat Inflation

Could cutting interest rates ease inflation? Looking at the housing market, this crazy idea just might work.

Watch for Market Fireworks Tomorrow

What will tomorrow's CPI bring? … inflation progress has been stalling  … is the market too high relative to fewer potential rate cuts? … get…

What Wall Street Wants to See From This Week’s Inflation Reports

We’re just a few short days from the official start to the first-quarter earnings season on Friday. I also expect Wall Street to obsess over the inflation data as it always does, but the fact of the matter remains that we do need to see inflation fall in order for the Federal Reserve to cut key interest rates.

June 12 Interest Rate Cut Odds: 3 Analysts Predict the Fed’s Next Move

The interest rate cut odds in the coming Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meetings are shifting. Here's what to know.

Sky-High Gold Prices Are Sending a Warning About War. Pay Attention.

Ignoring record-high gold prices may mean ignoring a war, as gold, oil, and Treasurys respond to brewing geopolitical tensions.

In a ‘No Landing’ Scenario, Growth Stocks Will Be King

If you’re betting on a ‘no landing’ economic outcome, it’s best to invest in the biggest earnings growers right now. Get into growth stocks.

Ignore Gold’s New Highs – Look Here Instead

Copper is making a big move … what history suggests about its performance after rate cuts begin … why it’s a strong trade even if…

Don’t Sleep on the Economy: Why Stocks Could Still Slay, Even Without Rate Cuts

While the Fed may decide to postpone interest rate cuts, the U.S. economy continues to be strong and is likely to stay that way.

What Every Investor Needs to Do Before Election Day

But the reality is that for investors it doesn’t matter who goes up against Trump and Kennedy in November. In this article, let’s explore why that’s true. Plus, I’ll show you the first step you need to take protect your portfolio during this chaotic year, regardless of what happens between now and November…

Market Alert: Brace Yourself for the Fed to Raise Interest Rates in 2024

The Fed is no better at predicting the future than anyone else. That is why hopes of a rate cut in 2024 are terribly misplaced.

This Widely Unpopular Stock Could Be the Next Trillion-Dollar AI Company

Intel is no longer simply a “chip company.” It has the potential to become the next trillion-dollar AI company. Here’s why…

Bulls on Parade: Why This Stock Market Rally Has Serious Staying Power

The number of home sales is rising while manufacturing is starting to recover. Those developments should boost the economic expansion. 

Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today's blog post should be a great place to start.

Expect More Chaos if the Fed Can’t Fix the Yield Curve

We’ll take a look at why inverted yield curves are “bad,” what caused the spike in the 10-year Treasury yield and what the Fed can do to not only bring the yield down but un-invert the yield curve.

Why We’re Excited for the Next Wave of AI Growth

Nvidia is betting big on the next iteration of AI. And the world's most powerful companies and people are doing the same.

What Happens to the Market When the Fed Cuts Rates

There’s a famous quote that says, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” This is also true for the stock market, especially when it comes to the market’s response when the Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates.

What Happens to the Market When the Fed Cuts Rates

There’s a famous quote that says, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” This is also true for the stock market, especially when it comes to the market’s response when the Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates.