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.

Forbes: America’s Wealthiest People 2012

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Forbes has released its list of the 400 Wealthiest Americans for 2012, which includes familiar names like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and a number of Waltons.

What Does China’s Threat of a ‘Bond Attack’ on Japan Mean for the U.S.?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
China hinted that it would use bonds as weapon in its dispute. with Japan. Would it do the same to the United States?

Uh Oh — More Big Layoffs Are Cooking

By Jeff Reeves
You would think that, almost four years after the Great Recession, we would have primed the job market pump by now. Based on recent layoff news, you'd be wrong.

5 Overlooked Goods Suffering From Inflation

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
There's plenty of ado about oil prices, and rightfully so. But these other widely used but lesser-ballyhooed products also have been creeping up in price.

Flight From Safety As the Market Steams Ahead

By Richard Band
Recent market moves forward are drawing caution from those who believe the market is ahead of itself, and here are some ways to safely play the trend

Is the Ugly Inflation Beast About to Gore the Economy?

By Jeff Reeves
Policy makers have prioritized maximizing employment over putting a lid on inflation, but dangerous levels could creep up on us before we know it.

11 More Billionaires Commit to Donating Half Their Fortunes

By InvestorPlace Staff
11 billionaires and their families have joined the Giving Pledge, promising to donate at least half their wealth to various causes.

Sit Down and Eat: It’s National Cheeseburger Day!

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
It's National Cheeseburger Day: A time to celebrate a great American way to eat beef ... and possibly sniff out an investment or two.

Banks Are Setting Us Up For Economic Problems Again

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Banks are lobbying for changes in the requirements for collateral backing risky hedging products, and the fallout could be another bailout down the road.

Winklevoss Twins Invest $1 Million in a ‘Facebook’ for Investors

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Winklevoss twins, famous from their Facebook dispute, are moving on from the Zuckerberg showdown and investing in a new social media site.

N.Y. Fashion Week: From Runway to Retail

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Everyday people are closer to the glitz, glam and oftentimes outrageous fashions of New York Fashion Week than they think.

On the Crazy Side Of the Markets

By Richard Band
The Fed's next round of Quantitative Easing kicked in on Thursday to a rousing ovation from Wall Street, but beware that the good times eventually end

What Does QE3 Mean for Investors?

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The Federal Reserve gave the market what it has long been waiting for Thursday with a third round of quantitative easing (QE3).

5 Lessons From Lehman and AIG

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Four years ago, Lehman Brothers collapsed and AIG was bailed out by the U.S. government. Where are we today? Here are some lessons still worth pondering.

Didn’t Anyone See the Bubble Coming?

By BullionVault
The market bubble was a long time in coming, but reading through the tea leaves requires foresight and someone to finally shout out the obvious.

FOX Business’ Claman Gets Inside ‘Three Days in the Valley’ Tech Event

By InvestorPlace Staff
Fox Business' Liz Claman will give viewers inside access to tech's "Three Days in the Valley" event, where she will speak to the heads of Intel, HPQ and more.

Will the Bulls Get Their Way?

By Richard Band
News from the Fed and Eurozone will determine the mood on Wall Street the rest of the week and investors are hoping to keep the run-up going long term

The Surprising Place You May Find the Cheapest Airfare

By InvestorPlace Staff
Online travel agencies might seem to offer the best deal, but several airlines are seeking to limit that perception.

An Important Clue in McDonald’s Same Store Sales

By Traders Reserve
Same-store sales at McDonald's declined just over 20 basis points from estimates, not enough for a significant worry to investors...at least not just yet.
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