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.

Forget Egypt ETF – Watch Turkey ETF for Mideast Profit Opportunity

Forget Egypt and the EGPT ETF - for your best opportunity in Middle East emerging market ETFs, turn to Turkey and the TUR fund.

Stock Decline Pulls a Three-peat

But oil prices fall, helping to prevent an even worse selloff.

Coinstar, Netflix Should Target Blockbuster

The bankrupt video retailer has some worthwhile assets

Has Housing Touched Bottom?

The collapse of the housing market may have hit bottom according to recent new-home sales data. However, any return to healthier sales is an unknown.

Home Depot Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The home-improvement retailer’s shares are on a tear, but can they build from here?

Regional Airlines Face Code-Share Crackdown

Forced disclosure to customers may start hitting the bottom line.

Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Priceline, Salix

Priceline (PCLN) shares climb after a strong profit report.

See a Bargain in Airline Stocks? Check Oil Prices First

The trend higher in crude poses a danger to airline profits.

Wal-Mart Shares: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Wal-Mart (WMT) is one of the greatest success stories ever, but should you buy the stock?

Will the Market Selloff Continue?

Investors were rudely reminded on Tuesday that stocks don't just go up; they can do down too. And when they do, sell offs tend to be hard and fast. In a matter of days, market corrections wipe out weeks of upward progress.

In Case You Missed Wednesday

Market bears get a two-fer, but the bond market is suggesting a three-peat will be tough.

Stocks Stay On the Mat

The market loses back-to-back sessions for the first time in nearly seven weeks.

3 Companies Redefining the E-Reader Business

Device makers face changes in books and new technology.

Hewlett-Packard Takes Hit From Tablet Wave

The PC maker needs a new hit as consumers have turned to Apple's iPad.

Markman: Ring Up a Winner in Cellcom

Telecom Cellcom Israel (CEL) pays a hefty dividend and generates solid cash flow.

Wednesday’s Stocks to Watch: Vertex, DirecTV

A Phase III study brings promising results for Vertex (VRTX)

Netflix Has No Need to Fear Redbox

It's too little, too late for the kiosk king's big streaming-video plans.

American Airlines Making Ticket Sites Blink

Orbitz and Expedia have taken a hit from the booking squabble.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

You got used to all that short-covering, didn't you?