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.

Greed Got Us Into the Housing Mess, But It Won’t Get Us Out

By Jeff Reeves
As the housing market continues to suffer, we would do well to view houses as home and not as profitable "investments."

7 Reasons Housing is Headed for a Double-Dip

By Jeff Reeves
The housing market is in rough shape, and here are seven signs that it may get worse before it gets any better.

Smart Money is Selling Gold – Should You?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Gold investing has been profitable over the last year or two, but there are signs that the smart money is selling now -- including heavy hitters like George Soros.

Is Buffett Hanging Sokol Out to Dry on Berkshire Scandal?

By Billy Currano, InvestorPlace Staff
Warren Buffett Could be backing off would be successor David Sokol in the wake of a Berkshire Hathaway insider trading scandal involving Lubrizol stock.

Why Gold Could Hit $5,000 Soon

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Investing in gold right now is hot, and market indicators show that inflation and investor fear could push the metal to new heights.

Falling Dollar Means Higher Oil, Gold, Equities

By J.W. Jones
A falling U.S. Dollar will bring higher prices for oil, gold and equities.

Amid Sales Slump, Walmart Returns to Low-Price Roots

By Jeff Reeves
Walmart is returning to its roots with a low-price ad blitz to win back customers after sliding same store sales.

Stocks Still Can’t Find Footing

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market slides again as tech and small-caps have stopped providing rally fuel.

Viacom Ventures Back Into Video Games

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The company plans to license MTV properties.

Fix Your Eyes on Optical Fiber Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Demand is booming as the wireless world ramps up.

Pfizer Is Top Seed in Cancer-Drug Race

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Several companies are racing for the sector's top payoff.

Airlines Go Back to Fare-Hike Well

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
But Southwest (LUV) may hold all the cards again as to whether fare raises stick.

Motorola’s ‘Other’ Stock Is Paying Off

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor
The company's 'boring' shares are outperforming the S&P 500.

Why Investors Should Choose Stocks

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
When investing now, investors should choose stocks over other investments -- even if their emotions say otherwise.

US Airways Eyes 3 Merger Options – United, American or Delta

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
US Airways NYSE:LCC is the last great airline merger candidate, with Delta, United Continental and American all vying for the airlines stock.

Stocks Take a Step Backward

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market's previous rally sparks were in full retreat mode Friday.

Kindle, Nook Find Safe Haven in Google’s Android

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Including apps will prolong e-readers' shelf life.

PIIGS Debt Problems Plague Portugal – Is Italy or Spain Next?

By ETFguide
PIIGS debt woes have officially crippled Portugal, resulting in a bailout, and Spain and Italy may be next.

New Wireless Network Could Get Airplanes Lost

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Carriers' GPS signals may be scrambled.
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