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.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The rally in equities takes a timeout.

Stock Rally Takes a Timeout

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market ends flat, but the positive momentum is alive and well.

Higher Scrutiny May Power Down Nuclear Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Nuclear plant operators will be facing higher costs in the very near future due to increased oversight from federal regulators.

Abbott Labs May Lead a Big Pharma Bounceback

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
When the sector revives, this stock could break out.

Jobs Data Gives Stocks Room to Jump

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market rallies again, as the Dow hits an intraday high.

Markman: It’s Still All About Housing

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The home-building depression is a bigger problem than Libya and Japan combined.

Sports Games Still Key for Electronic Arts

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Bringing baseball to Facebook is a good start

Railroad Stocks Set for a Boom

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Despite the standard economic headwinds, this sector has huge upside potential.

Polo Ralph Lauren: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
This stock isn't cheap, but growth looks strong.

Show Patience at These Market Levels

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Indices and momentum stocks like Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) are at levels that suggest the market is in for a breather.

Oil-Price Rise Throws Wrench into Rally

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
A multiyear high in crude is too much for bulls to overcome.

Google’s ‘Plus One’ Looks Like a Minus

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Google's (GOOG) search-engine add-on faces challenges.

5 Big Roadblocks for Trucking Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
A strong runup in the sector since last November may run out of gas.

Insiders Like Ligand Pharma — Should You?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
There are a lot of "if"s to get past with this stock.

Mosaic Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mosaic's (MOS) growth story should remain intact.

Stock Rally Stays On Course

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market has a new 2011 high within reach, and small-caps may get it there.

Alcatel-Lucent’s Runup Looks Real

By Rakesh Sharma, Tech Stocks Writer
Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) finally looks like it's turned the corner to sustained growth.

Amazon Shares: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon's (AMZN) stock looks strong for some time to come

New Protests, Riots & Revolutions: 4 Lessons for Investors

By Martin D. Weiss
Martin Weiss offers four lessons for investors to be learned from Washington's man-made disasters.
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