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.

July Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Money market rates declined this month, but savings rates were stable and even improved in some cases.

AUDIO: Many Investors Fear the Market More Than Death

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tune in to hear Nationwide's Funds Group president talk about his company's recent study showing just how fearful investors of all ages are these days.

Lipton Tea Lovers Can Now Get it in K-Cups

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Keurig and Lipton have partnered up to create K-Cup single cups of three Lipton favorites including both hot and iced teas.

Taco Bell Says Adios to Kids Meals

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Taco Bell has decided to remove kids meals from its menus due to them making up less than 1% of the company's sales.

The Most Expensive Beers: Top Shelf Brews

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you use the quality of your booze to measure your quality of life, you definitely want to stock your fridge with some of the most expensive beer around.

Latest Grocery Trend: In-Store Dietitians

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
In-store dietitians are increasingly being used to give out healthy food samples and offer nutrition advice to supermarket customers across the country.

Why Do We Care About the Nasdaq?

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The Nasdaq Composite stopped being a useful or interesting barometer a long time ago. Here's why we should stop fawning over its daily machinations.

How Much the Average Family Will Spend On School Supplies

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The 2013 shopping season isn't looking good for retailers, as parent plan to spend less money for both school and college supplies.

Starbucks Sues Supplier Over Spoiled Sandwiches

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks filed a $5 million lawsuit against ham supplier Wellshire Farms after the company received a string of complaints concerning spoiled meat.

Dunkin’ Donuts Tries Sophisticated New Look

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dunkin' Doughnuts is updating its restaurants to make them look and feel more sophisticated in what is likely an effort to attract customers all day.

Deaf Customers Sue Starbucks Over Mocking

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks has a lawsuit against it after employees of the coffeehouse allegedly abused hearing impaired customers and laughed at their speech.

10 Brands Making Biggest Buzz in 2013

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
YouGov's Brand Index has put together its list of brands generating the most buzz in 2013.

Sweating Summer? Chill Out in Alaska

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Sweating like mad in the contiguous 48? Consider taking in the glaciers and whales via a cruise through breathtaking Alaska.

5 Companies With Jay-Z in Their Corner

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
"Businessman" or "business, man," Jay-Z has been all but willing to shill for some of Wall Street's biggest blue-chip businesses.

An Open Letter to Justin Bieber About Hedge Fund Ads

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
You know the old saying about "A fool and his money"? Yeah ... I'm looking out for you.

Yes, Debt CAN Be a Great Investment

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Younger Americans have been increasingly raised to shy away from debt, but a completely hands-off approach could actually be harmful to your financial health.

The Tribune’s Daunting Challenge

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The newspaper business isn't too attractive to begin with, but the Tribune Co. has a few specific problems that make its publishing assets look even uglier.

The 5 Most & Least Stolen Cars in America

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Highway Loss Data Institute has listed the top 10 most and least stolen vehicles in America. The list takes into account theft of insured vehicles only.

AUDIO: Facebook Is Here to Stay

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
We chat with MyLife.com CEO Jeff Tinsley about the social media landscape. His take: Ignore the critics -- social media is loved and valuable.
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