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.

Chevy Avalanche Headed Down the Hill

By InvestorPlace Staff
Chevrolet full size pickup Avalanche is in it's last model year, as GM announced they will discontinue the model after 2013.

Apple Makes Headlines Again — But This Time It’s Not So Rosy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Apple was sued by the Department of Justice along with several book publishers. The action is not a cause to stop buying the stock.

Pay-TV Prices Expected to More than Double

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Market researchers see cable TV bills hitting an average of $200 a month by 2020.

10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30K for 2012

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
American makers dominate list of affordable, but cozy cars. Detroit puts six models on this year's list.

CNNMoney: 10 Fastest Growing Cities in America

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
What they have that new residents are seeking: Mild weather, good job prospects and low costs.

2012’s Top-Ranked Travel Brands

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
A new study ranks the top travel brands among airlines, car rentals and more.

Retailers Hit by Growing Consumer Trend

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
The trend of shoppers price checking merchandise in stores only to later buy them on competitors' websites is a bottom-line buster for discount giants.

Gillette and Schick Should Be Very Afraid

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dollar Shave Club is upending a century-old profit gusher -- and customers love it.

Poll: Less Driving, Dining Out as Gas Soars

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A new Harris Poll finds Americans cutting spending on dining out, movies and clothing, and reducing driving as gas prices soar.

Microsoft Buys AOL’s Patent Portfolio: An Investing Opportunity?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The Microsoft purchase of AOL patents is good news for both companies, and good news for the market, which thrives on M&A activity.

5 Popular Brands Celebrate 100 Years in 2012

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Here are five well-known American brands celebrating their 100th birthday this year.

5 Tax Day Freebies You Don’t Wanna Miss

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Many national retailers will offer free goodies on or around tax day. Here are five worth noting.

Is Wells Fargo Racist About Foreclosure Practices?

By InvestorPlace Staff
The National Fair Housing Alliance has charged that Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE:WFC) and member financial organizations have discriminated against minority neighborhoods by failing to maintain foreclosed properties there.

Is Groupon the Next Enron?

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Groupon is one of the more successful IPO's for social media company's, but there are some troubling aspects of the business model. Buyer beware.

Credit Card Fees Add to Gasoline Pricing Woes

By InvestorPlace Staff
Gasoline prices are effected by more than just geopolitics, as credit card swipe fees add up to 10 cents per gallon at the pump.

A Reprise of The Elfenbein Gold Model

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Gold prices are always a cause of concern and mystery. Eddy Elfenbein takes some of the mystery away with his gold pricing theory.

Why Do Stocks Often Pop After a Spectacular Crash?

By Jeff Reeves
Why do bad stocks rally after a flop? Sure, sometimes it's because investors have changed their mind - but sometimes it's the dreaded short squeeze.

5 Worst and Best Ways to Use a Tax Refund

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's easy to waste your 'windfall.' Here's how to make it pay off -- and how to stop sending Uncle Sam an interest-free loan with every paycheck.

J.C. Penney Will Cut 900 Jobs

By InvestorPlace Staff
The company is looking to get more of a start-up feel -- and moving to trim jobs in order to continue their streamlining and cost-cutting efforts.
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