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.

Cotton Trading Halted for Second Day in a Row

By George Kleinman, President of Commodity Resource Corp. Dec 21, 2010

Cotton commodity prices are soaring in 2010, with the cotton exchange traded note (NYSE:BAL) up +125%.

India Selloff Presents Buying Opportunity

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 20, 2010

India stocks and ETFs could be a good value investment right now, particularly Tata (TTM), HDFC Bank (HDB) and the SCIF Indian ETF.

Starbucks to Pay Some Workers in Stock

By Jeff Reeves Dec 20, 2010

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) will pay some U.K. employees with company stock. U.S. Starbucks coffee workers could follow with stock plan.

Trading the Coming Bond Crash

By John Thomas Dec 17, 2010

Find out just how deep and ugly the coming bond market crash will be.

What Was the Biggest Market Event of 2010?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Dec 16, 2010

Tell us what you think qualifies as the No. 1 market event of the year.

Small Cap Stocks Soar on Tax Bill and Bond Collapse

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Dec 14, 2010

A new bull market could be on its way as investors flee bonds and Treasuries for the stock market - particularly small cap stocks.

Why Best 2010 Stocks May Flop in 2011

By Jeff Reeves Dec 13, 2010

A look at stock market data shows the best stocks of 2009 were not great buys in 2010. Also, the worst stocks of 2009 fared fairly well in 2010.

The NEW New Normal – GDP Estimates Increased

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Dec 13, 2010

The 'new normal' was billed as slow growth and high unemployment, but Pimco just boosted its GDP estimates so maybe normal isn't so bad after all.

Are Housing Stocks Ready to Fly?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Dec 10, 2010

The housing market and the XHB homebuilders ETF just can't catch a break. The expiration of the government's homebuyer tax credit resulted in a double-dip of sales activity over the summer. And now, prices are sliding again.

The Coming Rush Out of Bonds and Into Stocks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Dec 10, 2010

After Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke went on 60 Minutes to promise more quantitative easing and Congress a business-favorable tax compromise, the mega-switch from bonds to stocks took a giant step forward.

5 ETFs to Watch Next Week

By Jeff Reeves Dec 10, 2010

There has speculation an exchange traded fund will debut soon that tracks physical copper - but the COPX ETF is a profitable trade now.

Managed Futures Going Mainstream

By Chuck Epstein, Mutual Fund Writer Dec 9, 2010

An intro to the managed futures product

Why This Market Can Turn on a Dime

By Chris Vermeulen Dec 9, 2010

A new school of traders are more aggressive and quicker to act on market gyrations

Barnes & Noble, Borders Up After Acquisition Talk

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Dec 9, 2010

Benefits hazy as Borders chases its larger rival Barnes & Noble

Apps and the Future of Newspapers

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Dec 6, 2010

The media landscape and outlook for newspapers is changing with the expected flood of tablet computers ahead, along with apps like Flipboard's app for iPad.

Is Euro to Blame for Irish Debt Crisis?

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Dec 6, 2010

The humbling of the Ireland economy by its debt crisis is a sad story. The Irish government in Dublin has allowed its control to slip away in an amazing way.