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.

Stocks Cross Key Technical Threshold

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks moved higher on Thursday in a continuation of Wednesday's impressive turnaround rally.

Your 10-Step Inflation Survival Guide

By Jeff Reeves
Here's how to hedge against inflation and the weak dollar to help protect your portfolio.

It’s Unamerican to Only ‘Buy American’

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
It's misguided to only 'buy American' -- if you're patriotic, it's better to act as a capitalist and buy the best products wherever they originate.

China Presents One of the Best Investing Opportunities

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Asia economic sector growth is diverse but China remains the power player.

Netflix Nabs FilmDistrict Movie Rights

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Netflix has signed a deal to stream first-run films from independent studio FilmDistrict after DVD release.

Panasonic Testing ‘Jungle’ Game Device

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Panasonic is testing its new Jungle handheld games device, which aims to make multiplayer games portable.

Starbucks May Buy Into Grocery Biz

By Jeff Reeves
Starbucks will likely expand in the grocery business via new and repackaged grocery products, an acquisition and international growth.

Vanguard Capital Value Mutual Fund Reopens

By Dan Wiener
The Vanguard Capital Value Mutual Fund (VCVLX) has reopened to new mutual fund and 401k investors.

Are U.S. Treasuries Really a Safe Haven?

By ETFguide
Are U.S. Treasury investments really a safe haven like all the headlines say?

Best Vanguard Mutual Funds for Your 401k

By Dan Wiener
Vanguard mutual funds are frequently featured in 401k investing plans, and here are the company's best offerings for your 401k.

Google’s E-Bookstore To Take On Amazon

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Google Editions, an e-bookstore, is expected to finally launch this month and challenge Amazon.com's business.

The Best-Performing Sectors for Q4

By Chuck Epstein, Mutual Fund Writer
Here are the best-performing industry sectors during the fourth quarter from 1994 to 2009.

Maybe the Fed Isn’t as Dumb as You Think

By Chris Rowe
What if Ben Bernanke and the Federal Reserve actually know what they're doing?

Google Likely to Purchase Groupon for $6 Billion

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Google Inc. has made a buyout offer for Groupon according to rumors, and could total $6 billion.

Will Irish Contagion Spread?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Investors worry that Ireland's economic crisis could spread to Spain and Portugal.

Are Preferred Securities Right For You?

By Chuck Epstein, Mutual Fund Writer
Preferred stock has yield as a draw, but be sure to read the fine print.

Does Fed Policy Make Sense?

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Here are two new views of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's monetary policy and the upshot for investors.

How Buffett & 6 Other Icons Fared in 2010

By Jeff Reeves
Who had a better year on Wall Street -- Warren Buffett, Carl Icahn or Jim Cramer?

Acer Ups Ante in Tablet Market

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Taiwan PC maker Acer unveiled details of its Windows tablet and 2 Android tablets, which it expects to bring to market in April.
Load More Articles