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.

Thursday Apple Rumors: One Billion iTunes U Downloads

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple iTunes U exceeds one billion educational downloads; Apple's Thunderbolt displays are in short supply; and Samsung loses patent lawsuit motion in Japan.

Disney Ship Earns Top 2013’s Cruise Rankings

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The Disney Cruise Ship Disney Fantasy has won five of the 2013 Cruiser Awards from Cruise Critic.

Forbes: Best Places to Retire in 2013

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A new list compiles the 25 best places for seniors to retire this year.

Man Makes Billions Recycling Discarded Bakery Garbage

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Billionaire Meyer Luskin has spent his life turning leftover breads and other baked goods into riches.

‘Record’ Corn Crop? It’s Still Buying Season

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
A record corn crop is expected, but the market doesn't seem to be factoring in the continuing effects of the drought. For investors, that means opportunity.

Studios Ask the Wizard for Box-Office Magic

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
In the world of finance, “Investing in Oz” is usually taken to mean investing in Australia. But with the recent interest in the 1939 classic movie The Wizard of Oz, the phrase has taken on a whole new meaning.

BP Trial Starts, But Legal Limbo Far From Over

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The first phase of BP's trial has begun and, if found guilty of gross negligence, it could have severely underestimated how much money it needs for liabilities.

Does Underdog Nokia Have a Chance?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nokia is the clear underdog in the cell-phone world, but focusing on low-end products could set it apart from giants Apple and Samsung.

February Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Loans got more expensive this month, pushing up borrowing costs for consumers, as savings rates were unchanged.

Does Anne Hathaway Control Berkshire Hathaway?

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Automated trading systems might be making an unwarranted connection between actress Anne Hathaway and company Berkshire Hathaway.

Cashed Out a Winning Investment in 2012? Check Your Cost Basis

By Jeff Reeves
Calculating your gains on a winning investment sounds simple, but sometimes special rules apply when it comes to finding your cost basis.

Man Booted From Flight for Taking Pic of Empty Seat

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A travel blogger on a United flight from Newark, N.J., to Istanbul was removed after he took a picture of the plane's seats.

Whole Foods Store Pulls ‘Racist’ Obama Sign

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A New York City Whole Foods location sparked controversy when it displayed a sign that depicted President Obama eating chicken.

Should I Buy GE Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
GE struggled big-time during the financial crisis, but has been recovering nicely of late. Is it time for you to jump in?

Turn Lost Property Into a Big Tax Break

By Jeff Reeves
When you file your taxes, remember you can claim a deduction for disaster damage to homes, cars and other property. Here are three details to know.

Kellogg Recalls Special K Red Berries Over Glass Fragments

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Cereal-maker Kellogg is recalling 36,000 boxes of Special K Red Berries cereal amid worries that they could contain glass fragments.

3 Reasons a Time-Meredith Magazine Marriage Makes Sense

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Combining the magazine divisions of these two major competitors is a promising proposal -- especially if they can capitalize on the growth in digital.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in December

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Airline performance metrics retreated for the month of December as aviation system delays and late-arriving aircraft drove airlines’ on-time arrivals lower, according to the Department of Transportation’s latest Air Travel Consumer Report.

Despite Split, Don’t Dive Into Demand Media

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Demand Media announced plans to split is businesses today. The move makes sense, but I'd wait to jump in if I were you.
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