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.

Forget Managed Funds — Pick Your Own Small-Cap Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The edge that small-cap gurus used to enjoy has been deteriorating, so you're better off picking the stocks yourself instead of buying a managed fund.

January Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
After months of trending down, savings rates stabilized -- or even rose -- as the 10-year Treasure benchmark traded above 1.8% for all of December.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in November

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Here are November 2012’s Best and Worst Airlines as measured by performance in four areas: on-time flights, cancellations, mishandled baggage and complaints.

The 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Reservations site OpenTable has released its list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America and the Diner's Choice Awards.

Best Buy’s Big Coupon Mistake Causes Chaos

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A big coupon mistake at Best Buy presented shoppers with the ability to get $50 off almost everything in the store.

Wendy’s Pulls Back on Breakfast Push

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
After trying a breakfast push, fast-food chain Wendy's is abandoning the morning meal at most but not all locations.

Could Demographics Be a Dagger to China?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
China has enjoyed an economic boom from its huge population and a still-unfolding industrial revolution. But that population is getting older -- and the drag effect may soon be felt worldwide.

What the Rally in Transports Means for the Broader Market

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The relationship of transportation stocks to the market gets lots of attention, but data shows that transports aren't a great predictor of market direction.

7 Reasons to Cheer the NHL’s Return

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Hockey is back this weekend after a lengthy lockout, and lots of parties are likely very glad for it.

5 Better Ways to Spend the Dell Buyout Money

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Silver Lake Management, its partners and several lenders have mustered up about $15 billion to buy Dell. But there are at least five better ways to blow that kind of money.

Fortune: 100 Best Companies to Work For

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Fortune Magazine is out with its 16th annual lost of the 100 best companies to work for.

Insider Selling: When Is It a Warning?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
It doesn't always mean investors should head for the exits. Here are the signs that say you can ignore insider selling and the signs that say 'take cover!'

Hottest New Cars From the Detroit Auto Show

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A variety of concept cars from leading automakers will debut at this week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Platinum Prices Overtake Gold at Last

By BullionVault
Platinum prices moved past those of gold for the first time since March 2012 and it should continue to rise on global demand for the metal.

Play This ‘Demographic Dividend’ Long-Term

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A country-by-country look at population data reveals some interesting trends about economic growth. Here's how to put this long-term shift to work for you.

Restaurant Trend: Pizza … for Breakfast!

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A new trend, identified by research firm Datassential, shows that breakfast pizza is a growing menu item in America.

Don’t Sweat a BUD Monopoly

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Rumor has it the Department of Justice will nix a Grupo Modelo merger -- but such a move ignores the very nature of competition in the beer space.

United Airlines Sued Over Fuel ‘Sham’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
United Airlines is being sued by the Illinois Regional Transit Authority for allegedly running a "sham" office outside Cook County to avoid fuel taxes.

Stock Market Optimism is Becoming Contagious

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
With earnings coming in a nice levels, an increase in the Ford dividend, and some momentum, the markets look like a nice to place to be once again
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