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.

Blaming the Machines for Gold Prices

By BullionVault
Gold prices are not simply a matter of one cause or effect rational, but instead are complex and based on market changes.

Airline Satisfaction Doesn’t Take Off in 2012

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A recent survey shows that overall satisfaction for North American airlines has dropped slightly, despite improvements for low-cost carriers.

Steve Wynn Invests $15 Million in Pie Face

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn recently put $15 million into Pie Face -- an Australian bakery café chain that just began expanding to the U.S.

4 Things to Know About BK’s Bacon Sundae

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bacon is the way to customers' hearts, or at least Burger King thinks so. The fast-food chain is introducing a bacon sundae along with other summer snacks.

This Week’s Market-Moving U.S. Reports

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
A number of critical U.S. economic reports come out starting on Wednesday, and I will cover them all and provide analysis for investors information

3 Deadbeat CEOs — and 3 Worth Every Penny

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A recent report ranked chief executives by looking at shareholder return and incentive pay -- and the outcome didn't always look so good for the big guys at the top.

Fortune: 10 Top Companies Hiring Now

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Fortune has compiled a list of 25 major companies that each have at least 700 jobs available. Here's a look at 10 companies.

Wiping Out 18 Years of Wealth Gains

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Recent reports say that the recession has wiped out a majority of the net worth of most Americans, primarily due to the poor housing market. But their is hope

5 Ways to Spot the Next Hot Biotech Stock

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Biotech is a big risk, big return stock play, and using these five guides can help you determine the winners from the losers in this high stakes game

Hidden Valley Gets A+ for Gluten-Free Effort

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Hidden Valley did its homework before updating the labels on many of its salad dressings to include the term 'gluten-free.'

An Unwelcome Shock for Small Banks

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
The Federal Reserve approved strict bank-capital rules last week that could prove challenging for small regional and community banking institutions.

Most Bedbug-Infested Cities of 2012

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
According to an annual ranking released by Terminix, Philadelphia replaces New York City as the metropolitan area most infested by bedbugs.

End-of-the-Week Economic Wrap-up

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Three key economic reports out last week show that the economy might be lurching a little bit, but hope is out there for steady recovery.

China’s Interest Rate Cut Saves the Rally

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
China's recent interest rate cut helped spur a rally on Wall Street, and some U.S. companies in China are still seeing rapid revenue growth

Dish Chairman Says Ad-Skipping ‘Competitively Neccessary’

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Dish Chairman Charlie Ergen told Bloomberg that the company's ad-skipping service is "competitive necessary" and said broadcasters must adapt.

5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Financial Advisor

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Investment advisors are one of the best ways to work through the market, but make sure to answer these five questions for comfort in your choice of advisor

Sad Findings of New Checking Account Study

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
According to a new study, many consumers are saddled with hidden fees and confusing documents that accompany most checking accounts.

Wall Street CEOs: Pigs at the Pay Trough

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The folks who run Wall Street continue to profit while shareholders feel the pain. This bunch of CEOs earned 20% more in 2011 -- did you?

Energy Independence: Fracking’s Downside

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Addressing pollution concerns -- particularly about water quality -- is key to the shale boom's success. Our water is as important as our energy. We need both.
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