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.

Coke and Pepsi Try to Avoid a Cancer Warning Label

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 12, 2012

Coca-Cola and Pepsi will alter the manufacturing processes for the caramel coating in their colas to avoid the possibility of affixing a cancer warning on the cola label.

10 Companies Making Bank on the 2012 NCAA Men’s Final Four

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 10, 2012

The NCAA men's basketball tournament is worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the NCAA -- but also is big business for a number of publicly traded stocks.

The TV Show Every Investor Should Watch

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 9, 2012

ABC's Shark Tank shows you the right questions to ask about any investment.

Don’t Throw Away Your 1099-K Form!

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 7, 2012

The 1099-K for reporting credit/debit card and electronic payments isn't a form you want to take lightly.

Twitter Looks for Revenues in an American Express Deal

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 7, 2012

Twitter has joined with American Express in an innovative promotion to provide cardholders with discounts.

5 Hot Autos From the Geneva Motor Show

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 7, 2012

From a multimillion-dollar Lamborghini to a plug-in Chevy, these were some of the hottest cars from the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

The Chevy Volt’s Bumpy Ride

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 6, 2012

GM suspends production of the Chevy Volt for 5 weeks despite terrific February sales and being named European Car of the Year for 2012.

Dykstra Gets 3 Years for Auto Scam

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 6, 2012

Former Mets great Lenny Dykstra pleaded no contest Monday to grand theft auto and providing a false financial statement charges.

Here’s What You Get in a $100K Luxury Electric Car

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 5, 2012

Justin Bieber recently celebrated his 18th birthday by receiving the lusted-after Fisker Karma hybrid. Here's a quick look under the hood.

United Airlines Faces Delays After Systems Merger

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 5, 2012

United Airlines integrated systems with partner airline Continental this weekend and was confronted by a broad array of glitches.

$100 Million Opening for The Hunger Games?

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 2, 2012

Based on recently released survey data "The Hunger Games" could have an opening weekend that could bring in over $100 million domestically.

Oil Breaks $110 After Saudi Pipeline Breach

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 2, 2012

Diplomatic tensions further drive crude's market price; a standoff between Iran and Saudi Arabia is causing market volatility and a rise in Brent crude value.

U.S. Becomes Net Oil-Product Exporter

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 1, 2012

Gasoline futures rise on reports of America's newfound status as net exporter; production focus shifts to distillate fuels, with diesel increasingly in demand.

12 Tax Scams to Avoid in 2012

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 1, 2012

From the obvious to the not-so-obvious, whether they're your call or your tax preparer's, these schemes will come back to bite you, so stay away!

Gold Plunges: Is it Time to Buy More?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 1, 2012

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke said inflation will be subdued, which hit gold hard Wednesday. But the metal has plenty of catalysts that can carry it further.

Airfare Expected to Climb Through the Summer

By InvestorPlace Staff Feb 29, 2012

Rising fuel prices are driving an increase in commercial airfare, with the price of tickets likely to rise continuously throughout the vacation season.