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.

Visa, MasterCard Hanging Tough After a Congressional Beating

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Jun 10, 2011

Visa, MasterCard and other credit card companies won't suffer as Congress tries to takes its anger out on bank transaction fees and not the processors themselves.

Why Aren’t These Four CEOs as Famous as Steve Jobs?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 3, 2011

Steve Jobs is the famous CEO of Apple Inc, but there are other giants in the tech sector leading big companies but not getting the same fame.

Walmart Extends Reach to South Africa with Massmart Buyout

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer Jun 1, 2011

Walmart's $2.4 billion deal gives it access to South African market -- and a way out of its recent slump

3 Questions to Ask Prior to IT Service Investing

By Rakesh Sharma, Tech Stocks Writer Jun 1, 2011

Though IT service companies have had a rough go lately, there is still a silver lining for these companies. What every smart investor should know first before making the move.

Burger King Plans Massive Facelift for Restaurants, Menu

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer Jun 1, 2011

Burger King tries to entice customers - especially women - back to its chains as its new owners look to right the franchise's fortunes.

Why ‘Real America Index’ is a Better Benchmark for Investors

By Jeff Reeves May 28, 2011

The Real America Index from InvestorPlace.com takes 50 stocks from 50 states to create a more accurate look at the U.S. economy and stock market.

Greed Got Us Into the Housing Mess, But It Won’t Get Us Out

By Jeff Reeves May 25, 2011

As the housing market continues to suffer, we would do well to view houses as home and not as profitable "investments."

7 Reasons Housing is Headed for a Double-Dip

By Jeff Reeves May 25, 2011

The housing market is in rough shape, and here are seven signs that it may get worse before it gets any better.

Smart Money is Selling Gold – Should You?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society May 6, 2011

Gold investing has been profitable over the last year or two, but there are signs that the smart money is selling now -- including heavy hitters like George Soros.

Is Buffett Hanging Sokol Out to Dry on Berkshire Scandal?

By Billy Currano, InvestorPlace Staff Apr 28, 2011

Warren Buffett Could be backing off would be successor David Sokol in the wake of a Berkshire Hathaway insider trading scandal involving Lubrizol stock.