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.

Consumers Trust General Mills. Bank of America? Not So Much

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Financial giants don’t score too well in a new survey of consumers about the companies the trust and respect.

Is Franchising for You?

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Franchising can be a road to riches, as many who signed up with McDonald's could tell you -- but that road also is littered with numerous failures.

5 Common Tax-Filing Mistakes to Avoid

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Last-minute filing of tax returns can lead to a few avoidable errors. Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid.

Shades of 1999 As Tech Frenzy Takes Hold

By Richard Band
The markets are launching ever higher, and it looks very much like 1999 when a handful of high-flyers led the way. Be aware, be very aware of the similarities.

How to Play the Red-Hot IPO Market

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The recent run-up in the market is churning the water up for new Initial Public Offerings. The IPO market is a tough one to play, so be cautious.

CEOs Made Out Like Bandits in 2011

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of 2011's worst performers were lavished with rewards. Why do shareholders stand for this?

Oprah, Comcast Strike Up a Relationship

By InvestorPlace Staff
The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) has reached an agreement with cable provider Comcast to distribute OWN programming across their 83 million subscriber base.

U.S. Automoblile Sales Rise; GM and Ford Miss Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
March auto sales in the U.S. posted strong gains across the board, with Chrysler and Nissan beating expectations. However, Honda slipped in sales.

‘Pink Slime’ Disease Forces Beef Processor to File for Bankruptcy

By InvestorPlace Staff
The controversy over the beef filler forces the struggling beef processor to file for bankruptcy.

Shoppers Rank Best and Worst Supermarkets

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Consumer Reports surveyed more than 24,000 shoppers to rank the best and worst supermarkets in the country and to look at other supermarket trends.

Q&A Interview: Riding the Commodity Rollercoaster

By Dan Wiener
The oil, gas, and energy industries are all subject to the vagaries of the world markets. Vanguard's Karl Bandtel offers some perspective for investors.

10 Famous Warren Buffett Quotes for Any Market

By Jeff Reeves
Warren Buffett isn’t just some slouch from Omaha – he’s one of the most successful value investors alive. That means when Buffett talks, investors listen.

Will Global Payments Survive Its Data Breach?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
If the history of these breaches serves, GPN may end up a deep value play.

Economic News You Can Use

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Understanding the economic data coming from Washington helps investors see what's moving the markets,and effecting your portfolio. Here is a primer on the data.

4 Reasons NVIDIA Is the Real Deal

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
NVIDIA's focus on PC graphics chip systems for intense gaming and high-test mobile processors for smartphones and tablets make its stock a good long-term value.

VroomGirls Lists 6 Best New Cars for Teen Drivers

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
VroomGirls recently announced its list of the 6 best new cars for teen girls, factoring in things like safety, as well as coolness. Here's who came out on top:

AirTran Still Flying Sky High

By InvestorPlace Staff
Air Tran airlines came in first for the second year in a row in the Airline Quality Ratings, and the industry as a whole posted the best results in 22 years.

4 Biggest Flubs for the Quarter

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
While much of the market did well in the first quarter, there were some implosions. Here’s a look at four notable ones.

AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Up the Ante in Spectrum War

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon are upping the ante in their battles for spectrum. The winners could rule the world of next-generation wireless communications.
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