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.

2 Elections, 1 Jobs Number and 0 Time to Waste

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The presidential election in November is likely to hinge on the economy and how each candidate fares in answers on how to get things moving again.

Forbes: The World’s 10 Richest Women

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart heiress Christy Walton once again tops Forbes' list of the world's wealthiest women. See who else cracked the top 10 in 2012.

Hedge Funds’ 5 Most Influential Women

By Jeff Reeves
While most of the estimated $2T in hedge fund investments are managed by men, these 5 women have prominent roles in running billions of dollars.

Spain: All Crisis, No Solutions for Savers

By BullionVault
Spanish saving rates are abysmal, and investors don't appear to be looking around for manageable alternatives, like gold.

Big-Bank Bashing: Everyone’s Doing It

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
We're not saying it's right or wrong, but it's been trendy for smaller financial institutions to take a poke at the big guys. Here's a look at 5 funny ads.

Energy Independence: The Gulf’s Growing Role

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Largely ignored after the BP disaster, the Gulf is back and becoming more important -- for the country and for investors.

Improving on ‘Sell in May and Go Away’

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
Combine it with another old saw -- 'The Trend Is Your Friend' -- and see what a difference that makes.

What Magazine Covers Really Say About the Stock Market

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Magazine cover stories occasionally tell the tale of fads or trends that are just about to end. Investors can look to those headlines and decide for themselves

U.S. Market News Is Cautiously Optimistic For Investors

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Economic news released last week isn't as bad as some might fear, and although European markets are in some turmoil, again all is not as grave as advertised

The Fed Takes Off the Economy’s Training Wheels

By Bryan Perry
While the economic outlook detailed in last week's reports might not be strongly positive, some nuggets are what the Fed can hang their hats on heading into Q2.

Kashi Cereal Might Not Be All That ‘Natural’

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Kellogg's Kashi brand has been under fire after reports that some of its cereals could contain genetically modified ingredients and traces of pesticides.

Central Bank Stimulus: The End of the Pier Show

By BullionVault
World-wide banks have expanded balance sheets in an effort to ease monetary policies and get economies through the slowdowns. What comes next?

GDP Slows to 2.2%, Below Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The U.S. growth rate continued expanding in Q1, but less briskly and missing economists’ forecasts of at least 2.5% growth.

Gold, Recession and Why Britain’s Winning the Currency War

By BullionVault
It's an appropriate time to consider the environment British investors face over the next few years and what it means for anyone who has made a gold investment.

Mortgage Rates Dip to New Low

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Weak U.S. and European economies have contributed to record-low mortgage rates in the U.S.

Overseas Corruption Probes: Beyond Wal-Mart

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A total of 150 companies and individuals are under scrutiny for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Investment Advice: 5 Ways to Conquer Gambler’s Ruin

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Investors can learn from gamblers on how to avoid losing their money over time by applying some simple rules and adhering to smart strategies. Here are five.

$500 Million MetLife ‘Death Master’ Settlement

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
State regulators and MetLife agree to a $500 million settlement over unclaimed life insurance benefits.

The Superheroes of Central Banking

By BullionVault
World-wide central bankers appear to be running behind on efforts to get out in front of monetary policy to fight inflation. Who will lead?
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