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.

Tax-Free Sales on the Internet Near the End

By InvestorPlace Staff
Republicans have dropped their opposition to online sales tax as their states need revenue, and even Amazon has jumped on board with the plan.

Make Portfolio Diversification a Key Investment Tool

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
The investment portfolio landscape has changed over the last 10 to 15 years with high volume trading and ETF's, so a larger diversification effort is required

5 Moves to Make Right Now to Protect Your Financial Future

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Investors are wise to look over their financial goals in a rational manner in order to prioritize actions, and these five ideas can both help and save you money

Business Insider: The Most Important Charts in the World

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Business Insider asked Wall Street experts which business charts they found most important in monitoring financial activity.

5 Vital Investing Rules to Remember

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
MarketWatch nicely summed up sound advice from British investor Jeremy Grantham. Here's a look at five common-sense rules.

Nike Dropping Joe Paterno’s Name From Its Day-Care Center

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Following Thursday's release of an independent report from a former FBI director, Nike has decided to remove Joe Paterno's name from its child-care center.

Top 25 Companies Investing in America

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The Progressive Policy Institute is out with a list of the top 25 companies that are investing in the U.S.

Unscary Reasons to Add Gold

By BullionVault
Gold is a commodity that shows great value in a balanced portfolio, and portfolio managers hurt investors by turning away from the precious metal

70 Things That Might Cost More Thanks to Surging Corn Prices

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
As corn prices soar thanks to a Midwest drought, consumers could see price hikes in a slew of everyday products.

Hottest and Coldest Housing Markets in the U.S.

By Jeff Reeves
Using the most recent data, here's how the major metro regions stack up against each other in signs of strength -- and weakness.

MBA + CFA = Better Money Managers?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
MBA schools are including the CFA material in their curriculum in record numbers. The problem is it doesn't produce better money managers.

Will Baby Boomers Bust the Market?

By Dan Wiener
The baby-boomer generation is entering retirement age and with yields on fixed income down, a market approach is still a strong option

What I Wish Ben Bernanke Knew About Japan

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Lessons from the "Lost Decade" in Japan are easy to read but should be followed to avoid the dangers and stave off long term stagnant economic growth

SEC Approves NYSE ‘Dark Pool’ Program

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The New York Stock Exchange has received SEC approval to launch a "dark pool" test program under which certain orders will not be displayed.

A Toast to Europe After the EU Summit

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The European Union came to terms last week on a series of moves designed to stabilize the roiling European markets and provide a foundation for ongoing talks

Rays of Hope on the Economic Horizon?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Recent economic reports on jobs suggests that the employment picture may be starting to brighten, however a big Labor report Friday will tell a bigger tale

How Coke Is Fighting ‘Big’ Soda Ban

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Coca-Cola and other makers of sugary beverages are using messages of freedom to fight New York City's proposed super-sized soda ban.

Chinese Investments in U.S. Real Estate

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chinese investors are taking good advantage of lower prices in the U.S. for real estate and buying those homes across the country

Are There Any Winners from The ObamaCare Decision?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The Affordable Care Act was upheld on Constitutional grounds, and while there are implications to sort out and taxes to pay, it represents a play on health care
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