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.

Microsoft Needs to Prime the Kinect Pump

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 10, 2011

Momentum looks to be waning with no new games on tap

Need an Untapped Energy Play? Try Waste Management

By Mark Ingebretsen, Oil & Energy Writer Mar 10, 2011

Here's a less risky renewable energy stock.

Starbucks Perks, Blue Skies for Cumulus

By Jon Najarian, optionMonster Mar 10, 2011

Several big deals this morning with Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) teaming with Green Mountain Coffee (NASDAQ: GMCR), and Cumulus (NASDAQ: CMLS) buying Citadel.

How to Play the Personalized Medicine Boom

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Mar 10, 2011

Molecular diagnostics stocks may have some untapped upside.

4 Ways The iPad Can Help Airline Profits

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 10, 2011

Apple's (AAPL) device could boost efficiency and customer satisfaction.

In Case You Missed Wednesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 10, 2011

Stocks don't take advantage of lower oil.

Stocks Refuse Oil Decline Bait

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 9, 2011

Lower crude prices can't spark the market higher this time.

Why Inflation is No Big Deal Right Now

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Mar 9, 2011

Inflation investments are the rage, but core CPI shows that inflationary pressures are just not a big deal for investors right now.

Markman: Make Core Labs a Core Energy Holding

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Mar 9, 2011

With crude oil prices soaring and exploration re-engaged across the world, let's take a look at Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) -- a $4.5 billion company that provides proprietary…

3 Stocks to Watch in Mobile and Social Gaming

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 9, 2011

Money can be made in this booming sector.

Automakers Court Risk With Lean Parts Inventories

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 9, 2011

The current climate calls for higher supply stocks.

Wednesday’s Stocks to Watch: Finisar, Boston Beer

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 9, 2011

Finisar (FNSR) plummets after citing a slowdown in China.

QE II Has Had a Positive Effect on the Market

By Nick Atkeson and Andrew Houghton Mar 9, 2011

The Federal Reserve policy of Quantitative Easing II has helped to send the stock market higher. The question is what will happen when it ends in June.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 9, 2011

If only a 0.4% drop in oil prices always had this effect.

Stocks to Buy for 7 Demographic Mega-Trends

By Jeff Reeves Mar 9, 2011

Stock market investing and demographics go hand in hand. Find out how expensive crude oil prices, soaring gold price inflation and other trends affect your stocks.