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.

The Crazy Thing Wine Buyers Will Pay For

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
A fancy name affixed to a bottle of wine doesn't guarantee the beverage is of exquisite quality. It does, however, increase its likelihood of being purchased.

Nestlé Promises to Address Numerous Child Labor Violations

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Nestlé has developed an action plan to address its numerous child labor code violations. Implementation of all three plan phases should be completed in 2016.

If I May Slander My Investment Profession …

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The stock market is a fickle way to make money over time, so diversifying among other asset classes, including rental properties, is a sound strategy.

Billionaires Who Give Back to Society

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
These four very wealthy hedge fund managers and CEOs have shown that they are aware of their responsibility to society -- and donate accordingly.

10 Biggest Product Flops of All Time

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Recently, DailyFinance looked at the '25 biggest product flops of all time.' Here's our quick take on ten of those products that gave us the biggest laughs.

Coke Sold Overseas Still Contains Cancer-Linked Chemical

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
According to a watchdog organization, Coca-Cola's eponymous soft drinks sold in several countries still contain high levels of a chemical linked to cancer.

America’s Top 10 Favorite Beers

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
It may be about time Budweiser relinquished its title as the "King of Beers."

SEC Charges Hedge Fund Billionaire With Fraud

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Yesterday, the SEC sued Philip Falcone and his hedge fund, Harbinger Capital Partners, alleging that the securities fraud and improper conduct toward investors.

Amazon Stealing Own Merchants’ Biggest Hits?

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Some small third-party retailers who sell products on Amazon.com say the company is competing with them by out-pricing their most popular products.

Debt Drama in Spain Ahead of The EU Summit

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Spain's formal request for help in rescuing their failing banks comes ahead of what is a critical EU summit later this week. All eyes are on the EU.

This Week’s Key Economic Reports

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Key government reports are due out this week, including first quarter GDP, personal spending, and initial unemployment claims. All are critical to investors

10 Cult Brands of 2012

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Some you've heard of, and others may be new to you, but these 10 brands have fiercely loyal followings.

Facebook Find-Outs From a Former Employee

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A former Facebook employee recently wrote a book about her time at the company and its hidden culture -- check out the details you probably didn't know.

Three Popular China Economic Myths in 2012

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
China's economy is still strong and growing, and setting apart myth from truth is the best way to see how and why the economy will continue to grow

Banking Sector Still as Moody As Ever

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Bank stocks staged a very quick rally late last week before crashing on Monday, and the recent downgrades are well-deserved. Stay away from the sector

A Grievous Evil in the System

By BullionVault
U.S. and eurozone markets are stuck in a virtually unending cycle of credit problems with no answers on the horizon. Are bank runs out of the question?

Glass Bottles Make a Comeback

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
More consumers are wary of plastic containers. This fear has increased demand for glass bottles that are also convenient.

Fed Decides to “Do the Twist” Until the End of 2012

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The Fed's decision to extend Operation Twist should be good news for the market, but investors still wonder if another round of easing is next

9 Key Findings From J.D. Power Auto Quality Study

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Vehicle manufacturers posted strong improvements in vehicle quality, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Initial Quality Study.
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