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.

8 Nations That Might Face Food Riots

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
From Algeria to Uganda, many nations are suffering at the hands of rising food prices. Here are 8 places where the situation is worst -- threatening their peace and social stability.

How to Prepare for Life After QE2

By ETFguide
How will the end of Bernanke's buying binge impact your portfolio? And what comes next?

New Discount Airline Cuts Routes 4 Months After Launch

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Vision Airlines is facing tough headwinds just four months after launch. Are other low-cost airlines in for a bumpy ride?

3 Ways to Keep Microsoft Office a $20 Billion Business

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
With the release of Office 365, Microsoft is using cloud computing to take MS Word and Excel into the 21st century. Here's what it must do to succeed.

Markman: Prepare for a Prolonged Economic Slowdown

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
With the economy showing no flashes of hope for a second-half turnaround, market watchers and investors may have some downtime while they decide their next move.

Markman: How the Mideast Turmoil is Affecting Oil Prices

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Analysts are keeping a close eye on the Mideast, investors are wary of energy stocks and oil prices are still unsteady. Here's what else you need to know.

Best Buy Looking for Tenants to Help Pay Bills, Lure New Customers

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Best Buy is hoping to avoid the fate of its now-defunct competitors by leasing space to new retailers - and perhaps grab new customers in the process.

Automakers Ford, GM and Toyota Need NFL Lockout to End ASAP

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Another potential loser in the ongoing NFL lockout saga: Automakers. With sales already taking a beating, the industry is pinning its hopes on football TV ad sales helping deliver customers.

3 Reasons the Gold Bubble Will Burst

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Listen here goldbugs: The truth is that the yellow stuff is neither an "investment" nor a contrarian play, and its value is far from bulletproof.

10 Most Affordable Places to Live in the US

By Jeff Reeves
The average four-bedroom, two-bath U.S. home costs almost $300,000, but the average listing in these markets doesn’t even break six figures.

How Chile Social Security System Can Pay American Investors Big-Time

By Bryan Perry
While a Social Security privatization in the U.S. may be a distant goal, investors can net big gains by taking advantage of the Chilean system.

10 Most Expensive Places to Live in the U.S.

By Jeff Reeves
Even though the housing market has been slammed, real estate in some of the most appealing U.S. markets remains astronomically expensive.

OZM: A Heavy-Hitting Hedge Fund for the Rest of Us

By Bryan Perry
While most of us don't have $5 million laying around to invest, there are ways to get into the hedge fund trading -- namely, with Och-Ziff and some smart moves while the market is down.

Visa, MasterCard Hanging Tough After a Congressional Beating

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Visa, MasterCard and other credit card companies won't suffer as Congress tries to takes its anger out on bank transaction fees and not the processors themselves.

Why Aren’t These Four CEOs as Famous as Steve Jobs?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Steve Jobs is the famous CEO of Apple Inc, but there are other giants in the tech sector leading big companies but not getting the same fame.

Walmart Extends Reach to South Africa with Massmart Buyout

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Walmart's $2.4 billion deal gives it access to South African market -- and a way out of its recent slump

3 Questions to Ask Prior to IT Service Investing

By Rakesh Sharma, Tech Stocks Writer
Though IT service companies have had a rough go lately, there is still a silver lining for these companies. What every smart investor should know first before making the move.

Burger King Plans Massive Facelift for Restaurants, Menu

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer
Burger King tries to entice customers - especially women - back to its chains as its new owners look to right the franchise's fortunes.

Why ‘Real America Index’ is a Better Benchmark for Investors

By Jeff Reeves
The Real America Index from InvestorPlace.com takes 50 stocks from 50 states to create a more accurate look at the U.S. economy and stock market.
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