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.

Sports Games Still Key for Electronic Arts

Bringing baseball to Facebook is a good start

Railroad Stocks Set for a Boom

Despite the standard economic headwinds, this sector has huge upside potential.

Polo Ralph Lauren: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

This stock isn't cheap, but growth looks strong.

Show Patience at These Market Levels

Indices and momentum stocks like Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ: LULU) are at levels that suggest the market is in for a breather.

Oil-Price Rise Throws Wrench into Rally

A multiyear high in crude is too much for bulls to overcome.

Google’s ‘Plus One’ Looks Like a Minus

Google's (GOOG) search-engine add-on faces challenges.

5 Big Roadblocks for Trucking Stocks

A strong runup in the sector since last November may run out of gas.

Insiders Like Ligand Pharma — Should You?

There are a lot of "if"s to get past with this stock.

Mosaic Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Mosaic's (MOS) growth story should remain intact.

Stock Rally Stays On Course

The market has a new 2011 high within reach, and small-caps may get it there.

Alcatel-Lucent’s Runup Looks Real

Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) finally looks like it's turned the corner to sustained growth.

Amazon Shares: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Amazon's (AMZN) stock looks strong for some time to come

New Protests, Riots & Revolutions: 4 Lessons for Investors

Martin Weiss offers four lessons for investors to be learned from Washington's man-made disasters.

Stocks Break Out to Three-Week Highs

Tech stocks and small-caps return to the driver's seat.

Amazon Steps Up Two-Front Music Battle

Amazon's (AMZN) new Web-based service may hurt traditional retailers even more than Apple (AAPL).

Get a Leg Up on Joint Replacement Stocks

The sector is set to boom in the coming years.

Aviation May Be Biofuels’ Killer App

The aerospace industry may eventually deliver a huge market.

In Case You Missed Monday

Another move higher in stocks loses stamina.

Stock Surge Ends Up Sagging

An early runup ends up in the red as tech stocks run out of gas.