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.

Welcome Back, Barack: The Markets React

By Richard Band
Barak Obama is back as president and the markets reacted with a 300+ point pullback. Systemic problems still exist and the fiscal cliff must be addressed

Stuck on the Treadmill of Low Wage Growth

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Why real wages are falling while corporations have scads of cash: Because those companies aren't funding new research and lack a forward-looking strategy.

Second Term Hope, Change & Gold

By BullionVault
With the U.S. Presidential election over and Obama re-elected, new challenges lie ahead, and gold investors will need to reexamine positions and strategy

Great Market Gains, But the Challenge Is to Keep Them

By Richard Band
With gains in the market starting to show some wear, here are four strategies for investors to look through for ways to protect wealth and hedge against losses

PayPal Makes Huge Price-Match Guarantee

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Popular online payment system PayPal is making a guarantee this holiday season -- if you don't get the lowest possible price, PayPal will make up the difference.

Intrade: A Beacon of Clarity in a Messy Election

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The financial markets seem surprised by Obama's victory, but Intrade bettors certainly weren't. Polls and media coverage can mislead -- money talks.

Drugstores or Benefit Managers: Who’s Holding the Cards?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
CVS and Walgreen reported vastly different quarters today. Is it a sign of where there's money to be made in the future?

How Does the Market React to Elections?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This is the fourteenth election since the S&P 500 got its start more than 50 years ago. Take a look at how the markets have reacted to the event historically.

Health Care Law Prompts Shift to Part-Time Workers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A number of employers in the restaurant and hotel business are increasing their numbers of part-time workers to avoid requirements of the health care law.

5 Pro Athletes Finding Success in the Restaurant Biz

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Peyton Manning, Magic Johnson and others are scoring off the field as well.

Oops! Hyundai, Kia Overstated Gas Mileage

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The Korean automakers will pay owners with cars whose stickers misstated gas mileage over the last three years.

What Hope Means in Japan These Days

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
The "Lost Decade" in Japan is now three decades old, and new members of the political class are trying to make a huge difference for the future.

Goldman Sachs May Cash In on UBS’ Retreat

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The big margin on Wall Street in is bonds -- and a major player just bowed out.

NYC, New Jersey Strangled by Post-Sandy Gas Shortage

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, commuters in New York and New Jersey now have to deal with massive gas shortages, with many waiting hours to fill up.

Earnings Spotlight: Our Experts Weigh In

By Eric Harding, InvestorPlace Managing Editor
Amid the dire corporate earnings headlines so far, what are the key takeaways for investors? Our panel of advisers offer specific, investable ideas.

Starbucks Tells Taxman, Investors Two Different Stories

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Coffee chain Starbucks is facing questions from tax authorities across Europe over claiming losses for tax purposes while reporting profits to shareholders.

Hurricane Sandy: Beware the Bubble in Storm Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
It's tempting to pile into stocks like Home Depot or Briggs & Stratton in the wake of a big weather event, but guess what -- everyone else has the exact same idea.

5 Risky Games That Investors Play

By Jeff Reeves
If you're willing to take the tiger by the tail, here are five risky games that investors are playing -- and how you can join in.

Kia Unveils 4 Superhero-Themed Vehicles

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Automaker Kia is supporting the We Can Be Heroes charity by partnering with DC Entertainment to create several superhero-themed cars.
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