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.

Crude at $100: Why You Should Care

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Crude oil is now reaching critical psychological levels, with WTI benchmark crude nearing the $100-level. Here's what it means for investors and consumers.

Subprime Student Debt Is a Huge Red Flag

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The effects of this troubling trend are far-reaching ... and lots of sectors could feel the pain.

Consumers Paying Record Gas Prices for February

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gas prices have risen to their highest recorded level for early February as crude oil prices rise and refineries shut down.

The Wide World of Sports Investing

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
If you're missing the excitement of sports after Sunday's Super Bowl, the finance world offers you plenty of sports-related stocks ... you just might pick a winner for your portfolio.

The 5 Best Super Bowl XLVII Ads

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The best commercials from Super Bowl XLVII ranged from touching to hilarious. Here's a look at the five best.

Barclays CEO Jenkins Buys Goodwill With Common Sense

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Antony Jenkins' refusal to accept a bonus may be an obvious PR ploy, but who cares? His nod to the bank's misdeeds is refreshing.

Applebee’s Waitress Fired Over Pastor’s Receipt

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Chelsea Welch -- the Applebee's waitress who shared a photo of a meal check with a snide comment from a pastor -- has been fired by the chain.

Top 10 Buzzed-About Brands in 2012

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumer perception doesn't always help stock performance, but it sure can't hurt. Take a look at the most buzzed-about brands in the U.S. for 2012.

Forget Managed Funds — Pick Your Own Small-Cap Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The edge that small-cap gurus used to enjoy has been deteriorating, so you're better off picking the stocks yourself instead of buying a managed fund.

January Rate Roundup: CDs, Money Markets and Mortgages

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
After months of trending down, savings rates stabilized -- or even rose -- as the 10-year Treasure benchmark traded above 1.8% for all of December.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in November

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Here are November 2012’s Best and Worst Airlines as measured by performance in four areas: on-time flights, cancellations, mishandled baggage and complaints.

The 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Reservations site OpenTable has released its list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America and the Diner's Choice Awards.

Best Buy’s Big Coupon Mistake Causes Chaos

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A big coupon mistake at Best Buy presented shoppers with the ability to get $50 off almost everything in the store.

Wendy’s Pulls Back on Breakfast Push

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
After trying a breakfast push, fast-food chain Wendy's is abandoning the morning meal at most but not all locations.

Could Demographics Be a Dagger to China?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
China has enjoyed an economic boom from its huge population and a still-unfolding industrial revolution. But that population is getting older -- and the drag effect may soon be felt worldwide.

What the Rally in Transports Means for the Broader Market

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The relationship of transportation stocks to the market gets lots of attention, but data shows that transports aren't a great predictor of market direction.

7 Reasons to Cheer the NHL’s Return

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Hockey is back this weekend after a lengthy lockout, and lots of parties are likely very glad for it.

5 Better Ways to Spend the Dell Buyout Money

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Silver Lake Management, its partners and several lenders have mustered up about $15 billion to buy Dell. But there are at least five better ways to blow that kind of money.

Fortune: 100 Best Companies to Work For

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Fortune Magazine is out with its 16th annual lost of the 100 best companies to work for.
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