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.

Report: GMO Corn Not Protecting Against Pests as Designed

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 30, 2013

Some corn fields in Illinois show the presence of rootworms resistant to Monstanto's GMO corn, which is supposed to prevent rootworm infestation.

5 Most Expensive Cats: Top Shelf Pets

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff Aug 29, 2013

While research shows most cat owners find their pets as strays or receive them as gifts, some people pay a lot for the most expensive cats in the world.

Gannett Confirms More Newspaper Layoffs at Regional Papers

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer Aug 28, 2013

Gannett states that newspaper layoffs were occurring at some of its 82 properties in the last few weeks.

Syria Is Not the Real Issue for the Market

By Richard Band Aug 28, 2013

While the media is buzzing about how the crisis in Syria knocked stock prices down early this week, the real issue has to do with interest rates.

5 Airlines Offering the Hottest In-Flight Entertainment Innovations

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Aug 28, 2013

As in-flight entertainment options continue to expand rapidly, let's take a look at some of the hottest innovations from five big players in the space.

10 U.S. Cities With the Safest Drivers

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 28, 2013

Allstate released its ninth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" on Tuesday. The report list the 10 American cities with the safest drivers.

McDonald’s Hopes to Spur Sales With New Mighty Wings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 27, 2013

A new McDonald's offering -- Mighty Wings -- will take flight early next month to help spur the lagging fast-food giant's sluggish sales.

California Cruisin’: Tesla Torches Other Luxury Brands

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 27, 2013

Tesla continues to become one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the U.S., outselling every other luxury brand in the state of California.

Why Generation Y Might Become the ‘Sweet Spot’ for Crowdfunding

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 27, 2013

A recent survey of accredited investors from iCrowd shows the up-and-coming generation has a larger interest in alternative investments like crowdfunding.

Nasdaq No Longer Second-Biggest U.S. Stock Exchange

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Aug 26, 2013

A merged entity between BATS and Direct Edge will leapfrog the Nasdaq to become the second-largest U.S. stock exchange. That is, unless Nasdaq makes its own deal.

Walmart Attempts to Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back to America

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 26, 2013

Walmart is leading an effort to bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. General Electric has joined in Walmart's efforts.

Wall Street Is Getting Too Glitchy

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 26, 2013

Market-rattling technical blunders and typos are grabbing headlines at a discomforting rate.

Flash Freeze Won’t Slow The Nasdaq Down

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers Aug 26, 2013

Last week's NDAQ trading glitch may have cost it some reputation points, but savvy investors know it was truly a glitch and the stock will is a good play

August Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Aug 26, 2013

Rates continued to surge in August but savers didn't see an extra dime in interest. Banks, meanwhile, made out like bandits.

AUDIO: 5 Easy Tips for Managing Your Money

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 26, 2013

Jason Kolinsky of Kolinsky Wealth Management explains a few small steps you can take to better manage your money and avoid overspending.

Summer Box Office Totals Prove Spielberg Wrong

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Aug 23, 2013

Back in June, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas said they expected the film industry to implode. Based on this summer's numbers, we're a long way away.