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.

Which Tablet PCs Can Compete with iPad 2?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 20, 2011

Can new tablets from Hewlett Packard, BlackBerry, Motorola and Samsung compete with the Apple iPad 2?

Car Rental Stocks On Collision Course With Safety Recall Regulations

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 18, 2011

Rental car stocks Hertz, Avis Budget and Dollar Thrifty face higher costs thanks to safety recall regulations.

Alternative Energy ETFs Winning Favor

By Mark Ingebretsen, Oil & Energy Writer Mar 16, 2011

These funds should continue to fare well.

The iPad Hasn’t Killed PCs Yet

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 16, 2011

Those 'other' computers are still a powerful market.

Japan’s Near-term Shutdown on a Long Road to Recovery

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Mar 15, 2011

It is going to be a long road to recovery for Japan, and the uncertainty surrounding the situation there will continue to weigh on the market and Japanese companies.

Stocks Make It Halfway Back From Selloff

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 15, 2011

Stocks mount a late rally, but uncertainty in Japan continues to weigh heavily.

Medicis, Allergen Looking Good as Vanity Stock Plays

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Mar 15, 2011

Amid a recession, plastic surgeries grew 5% last year.

Study Shows Clean Energy Lighting It Up

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Mar 15, 2011

A new report shows alternative fuel has a huge upside.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 15, 2011

The market's rally falls a little short.

Late Rally Can’t Overcome Slow Start

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 14, 2011

Too much uncertainty means a down day for stocks.

What Market Aftershocks Can We Expect?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Mar 14, 2011

With both Bank of Japan and the Fed continuing to pump money into their respective banking systems, I suspect that worldwide GDP growth will continue rising, despite last week's tragedies.