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.

Best Buy Faces a Tough Road

The company needs to revive its home entertainment business.

GameStop Shows Retail Still Has Life

Digital downloads and app stores haven't taken it all yet

Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Drugstore.com, Red Hat

Drugstore.com (DSCM) gets snapped up by Walgreen (WAG).

In Case You Missed Wednesday

As understandable as a lower close would've been considering the events in the Middle East and Japan, stocks got off the mat with some help from momentum in materials, precious metals and oil, which crossed $106 a barrel at some point.

Stocks Grind Out a Win

The market bounces back on strength in materials and precious metals.

4 Defense Stocks Poised for Huge Upside

With U.S. military engagements ramping up, these stocks may be revived.

4 Tough Hurdles for Amazon’s App Store

Here's how the company can take on Apple (AAPL).

Wednesday’s Stocks to Watch: Jabil Circuit, Adobe

Jabil (JBL) jumps on a quarterly earnings beat-and-raise.

Stocks Outlook – Market Stalls as Economy Hits ‘Soft Patch’

The stock forecast is gloomy as the market hits a 'soft spot' after the recent rally.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

Investors start noticing oil prices again.

Stocks Slip As Oil-Price Fears Return

The market takes a step back as traders look beyond Japan.

How RIM Can Take On the iPad

The company can get back in the game with these strategies.

Pharmacy Benefit Firms Await Generic Drug Paydays

These stocks offer a way to play the coming prescription drug boom.

4 Nuclear Operators Facing Closer Scrutiny

Greater oversight is coming, meaning higher costs are likely for these nuclear power names.

In Case You Missed Monday

The Dow below 12,000 -- was it just a dream?

Dow Retakes 12,000 as Japan Fears Subside

The markets keeps rolling as stocks jump more than 3% in three days.

T-Mobile Is No Help for AT&T’s Verizon Fight

AT&T has bought what it was already accumulating.

Solar-Stock Rally Assumes Too Much

The speculative runup in the sector is defective in logic.

What’s Next for Natural Gas?

The fuel's expanding uses will make it a growing part of the energy sector.