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.

Steel Stocks Fail to Show Strength

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Jan 20, 2011

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.

3 Ways to Bring Nokia Back

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 20, 2011

Here's how the company can grab back its mobile momentum.

Economic Recovery Forges On Despite Negatives

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jan 19, 2011

U.S. economy's momentum remains strong despite inflation, jobless claims and rising oil prices, as the trade deficit improves and a weak U.S. dollar boosts exports.

How to Profit From the M&A Boom of 2011

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Jan 16, 2011

One of the dominant themes of 2011 will be merger and acquisition activity. Here's how to profit from the trend...

Are Earnings Expectations Too High on Wall Street?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Jan 14, 2011

With Alcoa (NYSE: AA) posting mixed Q410 results after the bell on Monday and Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) posting a fourth-quarter earnings jump of 48%, earnings season is now in full swing.

McDonald’s In Sticky Situation With Vt. Over ‘Maple’ Oatmeal Dispute

By Jeff Reeves Jan 12, 2011

McDonald's NYSE:MCD and its Fruit and Maple Oatmeal have run afoul of Vermont laws regarding maple syrup.

It’s Lonely Being a Bear – But Better for Your Portfolio

By ETFguide Jan 12, 2011

It's lonely being a bear in a stock market when everyone expects profits - lonely, but the right investment strategy.

5 Elite CEOs Getting Paid Peanuts

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Jan 11, 2011

The salary Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Oracle head Larry Ellison and others prove not all executive compensation has to break the bank.

Starbucks Gives Up on New Store Brand, 15th Ave Coffee & Tea

By Jeff Reeves Jan 11, 2011

Starbucks NASDAQ:SBUX converted a coffee shop into 15th Ave Coffee & Tea in 2009, but recently changed it back to corporate branding.

Can Housing Stocks Make a Comeback?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Jan 10, 2011

After KB Home (NYSE: KBH) posted strong fourth-quarter earnings, many are wondering if housing stocks and the XHB housing ETF are poised for a comeback.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Verizon Unlimited

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

The telecom will keep its unlimited daily plans with the iPhone.

Playboy (PLA) Stock Now a Private Party

By Jeff Reeves Jan 10, 2011

Playboy Enterprises (NYSE: PLA) will go private thanks to a $207 million buyout of the stock led by Hugh Hefner.

This Week’s Must-See Earnings

By Jeff Reeves Jan 9, 2011

Alcoa (NYSE: AA), Supervalu (NYSE: SVU), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) are set to report earnings this week.

What Recent Jobless Numbers Don’t Say

By ETFguide Jan 8, 2011

The recent unemployment figures and job numbers have been shrugged off, but how long can stocks rally?

Will Bankruptcy Swallow Tastykake (TSTY)?

By Jeff Reeves Jan 6, 2011

Tastykake parents Tasty Banking Co. NASDAQ:TSTY faces bankruptcy due to a new factory, big debt and poor earnings.

Can Stocks Continue Surge or is Slump on Horizon?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Jan 3, 2011

This market is overbought. Price volatility is extremely low. Small options investors are extremely confident. But emerging markets ETF funds are looking up.