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.

Aston Martin Up for Sale, Toyota Interested?

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 12, 2012

The Kuwaiti firm that holds a controlling stake in Aston Martin is reportedly shopping the company to potential buyers, including Toyota.

Target’s Doorbuster Deals for Black Friday 2012

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 12, 2012

Target is opening its doors three hours earlier this year, kicking off its Black Friday deals at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

Investing Lessons: Avoiding the Peter Lynch Bias

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Nov 12, 2012

Adhering to the strategy of Fidelity Investment guru Peter Lynch is good, but doing your own research and making your own calls is better.

Airline CEO: Seatbelts on Plane Are Useless

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 9, 2012

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leart has some startling things to say about seatbelts on his planes: namely, that he thinks they're useless.

Auto Market WILL NOT Be Flooded With Flood-Damaged Cars

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 9, 2012

A review of insurance claims from Hurricane Sandy shows that, despite Internet rumors, far fewer vehicles were damaged compared to Hurricane Katrina.

Wal-Mart to Start Black Friday Deals Earlier Than Ever

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 8, 2012

The giant retailer is starting its Black Friday sales even earlier this year with an 8 p.m. Turkey Day start to the holiday sales season.

Welcome Back, Barack: The Markets React

By Richard Band Nov 8, 2012

Barak Obama is back as president and the markets reacted with a 300+ point pullback. Systemic problems still exist and the fiscal cliff must be addressed

Stuck on the Treadmill of Low Wage Growth

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 8, 2012

Why real wages are falling while corporations have scads of cash: Because those companies aren't funding new research and lack a forward-looking strategy.

Second Term Hope, Change & Gold

By BullionVault Nov 8, 2012

With the U.S. Presidential election over and Obama re-elected, new challenges lie ahead, and gold investors will need to reexamine positions and strategy

Great Market Gains, But the Challenge Is to Keep Them

By Richard Band Nov 8, 2012

With gains in the market starting to show some wear, here are four strategies for investors to look through for ways to protect wealth and hedge against losses

PayPal Makes Huge Price-Match Guarantee

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 7, 2012

Popular online payment system PayPal is making a guarantee this holiday season -- if you don't get the lowest possible price, PayPal will make up the difference.

Intrade: A Beacon of Clarity in a Messy Election

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 7, 2012

The financial markets seem surprised by Obama's victory, but Intrade bettors certainly weren't. Polls and media coverage can mislead -- money talks.

Drugstores or Benefit Managers: Who’s Holding the Cards?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Nov 7, 2012

CVS and Walgreen reported vastly different quarters today. Is it a sign of where there's money to be made in the future?

How Does the Market React to Elections?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 6, 2012

This is the fourteenth election since the S&P 500 got its start more than 50 years ago. Take a look at how the markets have reacted to the event historically.

Health Care Law Prompts Shift to Part-Time Workers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 5, 2012

A number of employers in the restaurant and hotel business are increasing their numbers of part-time workers to avoid requirements of the health care law.