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.

100 Year Treasury Bond Good for Banks, Bad for Investors

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The U.S. Treasury has proposed a plan for a 100 year bond, but investors who buy bonds aren't getting as a good a deal as bank stocks in this arrangement.

Social Security Taxes a Good ‘Investment’ For Americans

By Jeff Reeves
InvestorPlace does the math, and it turns out Social Security makes most taxpayers whole.

Why Smart Investors are Fully Invested

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
There are a lot of positives working in the market's favor right now, and one of the biggest is the presidential election cycle.

Wall Street’s Record Pay – Well Deserved or Wickedly Greedy?

By Jeff Reeves
Wall Street compensation has soared to a new record according to reports - but is it well deserved pay or just plain greed?

Egypt Unrest May be Opportunity in Tanker Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
A disruption in Egypt of the Suez Canal could affect shipping stocks, particularly tanker shares.

Can Earnings Outweigh Global Tensions?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Earnings could drive the market higher if the unrest in Egypt doesn't spread

Egypt Gives VIX a Volatility Rush

By Adam Warner
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) exploded in response to riots in Egypt, along with option traders covering their short sales.

5 Reasons Ford (F) is Better Than You Think After Earnings

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Despite bad earnings from Ford NYSE:F, there are many reasons this automaker stock is a good investment to buy for 2011.

Why the Stock Selloff is Just Beginning

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
A bear market selloff could be in the work after the recent stock sell off in the wake of Egypt unrest and stock volatility.

Even if Taco Bell Has Real Beef, It Doesn’t Have Quality

By Jeff Reeves
Regardless of the Taco Bell beef recipe, a recent lawsuit against Yum Brands shows the fast food restaurant must focus on quality menu items like McDonald's and Wendy's.

Why Your Best Investment Right Now is a Home

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Housing market data shows improving home sales, indicating now may be the time to buy a house as an investment.

Mosaic Selling at Mouth-Watering Discount

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Agriculture stock The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS) sold off last week, but its fundamentals are strong. Find out why this is a top stock to buy.

Gold – Your Worst Investment in 2011

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Gold prices have risen steadily, but it's time to sell gold in 2011 because the commodity is losing the supply and demand game.

Why Small Caps Are Better Than Large Caps

By Jeff Reeves
Data of small cap stocks vs. large cap stocks over the last three years favors investment in smaller companies and the Russell 2000 index.

Sara Lee LBO Shows Credit Markets and Buyouts Going Strong

By Jeff Reeves
Sara Lee (NYSE: SLE), one of the most iconic names in the grocery aisles, could be the target of the biggest LBO leveraged buyout deal of 2011.

5 Reasons Investors Should Love Obama

By Jeff Reeves
President Barack Obama gets a bad rap as a Wall Street enemy, but investors have actually been helped by policies in four key investing sectors.

Small Cap Weakness Points to Market Correction

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stock have been moving lower this week, but the key point is the divergence between small cap stocks and blue chips.

What Buffett Departure from WPO Board Means

By Jeff Reeves
Warren Buffett announced he’ll be stepping down from the board of the Washington Post (NYSE: WPO).

Steel Stocks Fail to Show Strength

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Steel sector stocks such as AK Steel NYSE: AKS, Arcelor Mittal NYSE: MT, POSCO NYSE: PKX and U.S. Steel NYSE: X are fading after a strong finish to 2010.
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