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.

Why Singapore Is The New Switzerland

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors can consider Singapore the new Switzerland due to its booming financial services sector.

6 Small Caps With +10% Yield

By Jeff Reeves
Low risk dividend stocks are in favor right now. So are small caps with big profits. Why not get the best of both worlds?

Gold Prices Lose Key Source Of Support

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Gold prices have lost a key source of support as de-hedging of order books by gold producers has dropped sharply.

Investor Confidence At Bull Market Extremes

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Investor confidence is at a high and bulls are vulnerable to disappointment and a soul-wrenching selloff.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – Fortune says Verizon iPhone Coming Soon

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Rumors, lawsuits and small victories after the Halloween weekend, with Fortune magazine claiming that not only will there be a CDMA Verizon (NYSE: VZ) iPhone in early 2011, but it will actually be a remodeled iPhone 4.

The Trader’s Antidote for Election Fever

By Chris Vermeulen
Take a break from politics, and look at the charts.

Sprint Launches 4G Network

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
After conducting tests of their new long-term evolution 4G network in Los Angeles and Orange County, California earlier this fall, Sprint (NYSE: S) has officially rolled out their new high-speed wireless network. The Sprint 4G network launched today in 61 markets, the bulk of which are centered around the smartphone-dense New York City area.

Expect a Pullback This Week

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
his week, however, I think it’s very likely that we’ll see a sell-off following the Fed’s QE2 announcement. Don’t worry: I don’t think it will be a major sell-off. Bear in mind that with the recent rally that began on Aug. 30, the market has rallied on 27 sessions and fallen on just 16. The largest pullback based on closing numbers is -1.6%.

Cotton Is King Again In Commodity Pits

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Cotton has hit a record high in commodities trading and is close to a peak.

Apple Smartphone Lawsuits Part of Long Litigation List

By Paul Ausick
Apple Inc. (NYSE: AAPL) has filed suit against Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) claiming that Motorola violates six of Apple's patents related to touch-screen and multi-touch technology.

Aim for Post-Election Profits

By Neil George
These prudent and profitable trades will perform as stocks and bonds move higher after the election -- and will help counter higher taxes.

Data Shows GOP Is Better for Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
How will the midterm elections shape the market? A historical look shows that the Senate makeup can dramatically alter returns.

Apple (AAPL) Now No. 4 Mobile Phone Vendor

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple Inc. is now the fourth-largest vendor of all mobile phones.

6 Stocks With Dividend Increases This Week

By Jeff Reeves
Stocks with dividend increases this week include Sara Lee, GoldCorp, Evercore, Perrigo, American Electric Power and DDi.

Can You Trust Earnings Reports?

By ETFguide
Trusting earnings reports can be difficult as Warren Buffett, banks and financial institutions have found ways to bend accounting rules.

AIG Scores with Hong Kong IPO for AIA

By Jeff Reeves
American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) earlier this year rejected an offer of $30.5 billion from Britain's Prudential PLC (NYSE: PUK) for its Asian insurance division American International Assurance Group Ltd., known as AIA.

Barclays to Reverse Split VIX ETN

By ETFguide
Barclays plans a reverse split of its VIX ETN, giving shareholders of record Nov. 8 one share for every four shares held in the exchange-traded notes.

AT&T Announces New Mobile Payment Plan

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A new initiative from AT&T (NYSE: T) announced this morning aims to bring the relationship between mobile phone and the user's purchase methods.

Nintendo Reports First Losses in 7 Years

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Nintendo is suffering its first losses in seven years as Nintendo DS hardware is in steep sales decline and Wii sales stumble.
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