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.

CEOs Made Out Like Bandits in 2011

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of 2011's worst performers were lavished with rewards. Why do shareholders stand for this?

Oprah, Comcast Strike Up a Relationship

By InvestorPlace Staff
The Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) has reached an agreement with cable provider Comcast to distribute OWN programming across their 83 million subscriber base.

U.S. Automoblile Sales Rise; GM and Ford Miss Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
March auto sales in the U.S. posted strong gains across the board, with Chrysler and Nissan beating expectations. However, Honda slipped in sales.

‘Pink Slime’ Disease Forces Beef Processor to File for Bankruptcy

By InvestorPlace Staff
The controversy over the beef filler forces the struggling beef processor to file for bankruptcy.

Shoppers Rank Best and Worst Supermarkets

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Consumer Reports surveyed more than 24,000 shoppers to rank the best and worst supermarkets in the country and to look at other supermarket trends.

Q&A Interview: Riding the Commodity Rollercoaster

By Dan Wiener
The oil, gas, and energy industries are all subject to the vagaries of the world markets. Vanguard's Karl Bandtel offers some perspective for investors.

10 Famous Warren Buffett Quotes for Any Market

By Jeff Reeves
Warren Buffett isn’t just some slouch from Omaha – he’s one of the most successful value investors alive. That means when Buffett talks, investors listen.

Will Global Payments Survive Its Data Breach?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
If the history of these breaches serves, GPN may end up a deep value play.

Economic News You Can Use

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Understanding the economic data coming from Washington helps investors see what's moving the markets,and effecting your portfolio. Here is a primer on the data.

4 Reasons NVIDIA Is the Real Deal

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
NVIDIA's focus on PC graphics chip systems for intense gaming and high-test mobile processors for smartphones and tablets make its stock a good long-term value.

VroomGirls Lists 6 Best New Cars for Teen Drivers

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
VroomGirls recently announced its list of the 6 best new cars for teen girls, factoring in things like safety, as well as coolness. Here's who came out on top:

AirTran Still Flying Sky High

By InvestorPlace Staff
Air Tran airlines came in first for the second year in a row in the Airline Quality Ratings, and the industry as a whole posted the best results in 22 years.

4 Biggest Flubs for the Quarter

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
While much of the market did well in the first quarter, there were some implosions. Here’s a look at four notable ones.

AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon Up the Ante in Spectrum War

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon are upping the ante in their battles for spectrum. The winners could rule the world of next-generation wireless communications.

Daily Oil News: BP Claims U.S. Covered Up 2010 Spill

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Oil giant claims U.S. is withholding evidence -- and maintains the federal government covered up over 80,000 industrial intelligence documents.

Bridgewater’s Dalio the Top Manager in Town

By InvestorPlace Staff
Bridgewater Associate's Ray Dialio takes home the top prize, earning $3.9 billion in a difficult year for hedge fund managers.

LivingSocial Gives ‘Takeout’ a Try

By InvestorPlace Staff
LivingSocial is launching a takeout/delivery online ordering service in hopes of boosting revenues.

Stock Buybacks Drop for 1st Time Since Market Bottom of ’09

By InvestorPlace Staff
Stock buybacks can sometimes boost shareholder value, but after a long series of repurchases the S&P 500 components have finally slowed down their buying plans.

4 Reasons to Love Puts and Calls

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
They provide a host of benefits for very little risk.
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