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.

Dick Clark Left Legacy, Huge Estate

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 19, 2012

American Bandstand host Dick Clark, who died Wednesday, left an estate worth ‘hundreds of millions,’ and a legacy of music, TV, radio and business success.

7 Reasons Passing Up E-minis Is a Huge Mistake

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 18, 2012

Think futures trading should be left to hedge funds? Well, individual investors can enjoy several advantages by trading E-mini index futures.

Dark Meat Chicken Surge Spurs Shortages, Price Hikes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 18, 2012

American consumers are increasingly interested in chicken legs and thighs, passing up white meat, leading to supply shortages and rising prices.

Give Your Kids the Gift of Financial Savvy

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 18, 2012

Some 44% of teens expect to be financially worse off than their parents. You can do a lot to prevent that from happening.

Earnings Season Brings Joy or Sorrow

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Apr 18, 2012

Earnings season is difficult for everyone, as winners tend to get big stock bumps, while losers tend to go the other way: down. Hang on!

This Next Big Beverage May Have Already Peaked

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 17, 2012

Many beverage giants are jumping aboard the coconut water craze. But it's not clear if the so-called healthy beverage will have staying power.

Critical Shortage Could Halt Auto Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 17, 2012

Explosion at German plant halves global supply of key chemical ingredient in resin used for brake and fuel lines, threatening auto production and sales.

CNBC: 10 Social Security Benefit Tips

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 17, 2012

CNBC recently offered up 10 tips about Social Security benefits, including ways to get more money and what your number says about you.

How to Beat the Market at its Own Game

By Keith Fitz-Gerald Apr 17, 2012

Stock market volatility is a given, but investment pro's are not afraid of it, and in fact plan for it. So should you.

Does Gold Ever Pay?

By BullionVault Apr 17, 2012

Gold holds up as an outstanding investment against inflation, and you should consider the precious metal in your portfolio.

Skinnygirl Cocktails the Fastest-Growing Spirit

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 16, 2012

Technomic recently released the top 250 spirit brands. Low-cal Skinnygirl Cocktails took highest honors -- here's who else made the top 5.

NYSE CEO: Exchange’s Feud With Nasdaq Like “Pitino-Calipari”

By Jeff Reeves Apr 16, 2012

Charlie Gasparino got a great interview today with NYSE Euronext CEO, Duncan Niederauer. It was his first interview since Facebook opted to list its shares on NASDAQ over the NYSE for its initial public offering of stock.

If Moms Got Paychecks …

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 16, 2012

Moms don't get paid for their domestic duties. But if they did get a salary for their efforts, here's a look at what they'd get paid.

6 Soaring Defense Stocks

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers Apr 16, 2012

Defense spending may be cut due to the "super committee" agreements from last year, but DOD contractors are still a solid portfolio play.

Best Buy to Close These 50 Stores Soon

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 16, 2012

Best Buy has announced the locations of the 50 stores it's closing this year. Most of the doomed stores will be closed by May 12.

Conflicts at the Federal Reserve Emerge

By Apr 16, 2012

The Fed's exit strategy from trillion dollar stimulus plans is becoming harder and harder because financial markets have become more and more addicted.