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.

5 Tax Deductions You Forgot to Look For

By Jeff Reeves Feb 20, 2013

Check out these five commonly overlooked deductions that may be worth noting as you prepare your 2012 taxes.

Marissa Mayer Revamps Yahoo’s Home Page

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 20, 2013

Yahoo has revamped its webpage to include an integration with Facebook -- just the latest move under new CEO Marissa Mayer.

Faulty Battery Cable Prompts 750K Vehicle BMW Recall

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 20, 2013

BMW is recalling about 750,000 vehicles sold in the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Africa over defective battery cables that can fail leading to stalled engines.

Why E-tailers Aren’t Sweating Internet Sales Tax Legislation

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 20, 2013

An Internet sales tax surely wouldn't help Amazon and other e-tailers, but its potential negative consequences are being overblown.

Cadillac Steals Crown as New Limo King

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Feb 20, 2013

There's a new limousine in town, courtesy of General Motors. The company's Cadillac XTS livery line looks set to replace Ford's Lincoln Town Car.

This Market’s Trend is Looking Better Every Day

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street Feb 18, 2013

Volatility on the major markets is diminishing, as price variations are slim. The economic picture is also brighter, making for some solid buys.

4 Big-Government Threats to Your Prosperity

By Traders Reserve Feb 17, 2013

The U.S. government might not be the model for efficiency in the markets, and you need to know how these 4 issues effect your investing future

Harris Poll: The Most Reputable Company in America Is …

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 13, 2013

In the Harris Interactive survey, Amazon has passed Apple as the most reputable company in America.

Why Russia Is Hoarding the World’s Gold

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 12, 2013

Over the past ten years, Russia has purchased 570 metric tons of gold, making it the world's largest buyer of the precious metal.

The 5-Letter Word Taking Over the Fast-Food World

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 12, 2013

The newest, hottest word in fast-food marketing is "fresh" -- even though there's no set way to determine whether products really are fresh.

Coffee Fungus Forces Guatemala to Declare State of Emergency

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 12, 2013

A fungal infection called Coffee Rust is running rampant and damaging the coffee crop in Guatemala and other Central American countries.

Tesla CEO Takes to Twitter Over ‘Fake’ NYT Review

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 12, 2013

Tesla CEO Elon Musk used tracking data to take a New York Times reviewer to task for not being honest in his review of the company's Model S sedan.

5 Buyer Strategies to Survive Today’s Real Estate Market

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 11, 2013

With a real estate market this hot, today’s buyer needs a sound strategy. Here are five that can help you successfully compete with other offers.

News Corp to Pay Sarah Ferguson, Other Celebs Over Phone-Hacking

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 8, 2013

News Corp has settled 17 more cases in the ongoing phone-hacking scandal that has plagued the company.

Restaurant Rewards Well-Behaved Kids

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 8, 2013

A family in Washington was surprised to find that the restaurant where they dined gave them a discount for having well-behaved kids.

5 Red Flags Auditors Will Look For in Your 2012 Tax Return

By Jeff Reeves Feb 8, 2013

Most Americans think their chance of an audit is slim, and that’s not altogether untrue. Still, the IRS watches these five items on your return like a hawk.