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.

Why Gold Crashed and What You Can Do About It

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
The recent downturn in gold was caused by a variety of factors, and understanding them will help you in the near future as you assess your portfolio

Yet Another Carnival Cruise Ship Loses Power at Sea

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Another Carnival cruise ship -- the Carnival Ecstasy -- lost power for a short time last night because of a mechanical error.

Theaters Refuse to Pre-Sell ‘Iron Man 3’ Tickets

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The two largest theater chains in America -- in a dispute with Disney -- are refusing to sell advance tickets to the upcoming 'Iron Man 3'.

Book Review: The Little Book of Big Profits from Small Stocks

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Kramer has carved a niche for herself in an area where most professional money managers are afraid to tread: stocks trading for less than $10 per share.

Gold’s “Bear Market”: 4 Things Investors Should Know

By BullionVault
The gold market continues to undergo a lot of change, with prices continuing to drop. What does it all mean? Here are four observations to help sort it out.

Howard Stern Won’t Get Another $330 Million

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Shock jock Howard Stern lost his appeal of a lower courts ruling on his $330 million stock suit against Sirius XM.

Winklevoss Twins Take Big Stake in Digital Currency

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Cameron and Tyller Winklevoss, the twins who sued Mark Zuckerberg over Facebook's founding, have acquired $11 million worth of bitcoins.

Student Debt: Lots of Noise, Little Progress

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many talking heads will clamor about the looming interest rate hike for subsidized Stafford loans, but that only serves to oversimplify the much more complex issue of student debt.

Meet the 97-Month Car Loan

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Terms for auto loans are growing longer as car prices rise and buyers look to lower monthly costs in a lackluster economy.

CBS Joins Fox in Considering Going ‘Cable’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The CEO of CBS says the network is considering ending broadcast transmissions in the region covered by wireless TV streaming service Aereo.

Buffett, Big Banks Have a Dirty Little Secret

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Big banks like Wells Fargo and U.S. Bancorp -- two of Buffett's favorites -- are still offering payday loans which prey on vulnerable borrowers.

Top 5 Things to Remember Before Tax Day

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The Walmart Foundation, United Way, National Disability Institute and Goodwill Industries have compiled a list of things taxpayers should keep in mind.

Investors Are Starting to Look Defensive

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Markets are reacting to economic news released on Friday, but in the long term investors must be patient. Look for defensive plays including XLU, XLV and XLP

KFC to Make Biggest Product Launch in Decades

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
KFC is trying its biggest product change in history: its switching to boneless chicken.

Dunkin’ Donuts Tests Glazed Donut Egg Sandwich

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Dunkin' Donuts is testing a new breakfast sandwich featuring eggs and meat between two halves of a glazed donut.

Bank of America Branches Roll Out Radical Changes

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
In an effort to provide better advice and customer service, Bank of America is changing its lobbies and attitude.

Reebok Faces Protest Over Rapper Spokesman’s Rape Lyrics

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Shoe company Reebok is facing pressure to drop rapper Rick Ross after his lyrics about date-rape gained public awareness.

SEC Gives CEOs the OK to Post to FB, Twitter

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Senior executives are allowed to post company announcements on Facebook or via Twitter under a new decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

JCPenney CEO Hit With Massive Pay Cut

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson did not receive a bonus or stock award for 2012, trimming his annual compensation significantly from 2011's $53.3 million.
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