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.

Oil Hike Keeps Lid on Stocks

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 2, 2011

The market manages a slight win, but it's not pretty.

Can Merck Shares Escape the Muck?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Mar 2, 2011

A state court trial vicotry may be the light at the end of the tunnel.

Transport Stocks At the Mercy of Oil-Price Whims

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 2, 2011

Companies need to hope for the best, plan for the worst

Expecting a Chinese Drug Boom? Go Local

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Mar 2, 2011

With a 70% market share, small domestic companies are poised to win big.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 2, 2011

Stocks plunge again on higher oil prices. Didn't this just happen?

Charts Show Investor Panic and a Scramble for Safety

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Mar 2, 2011

Put call ratios show that investors in U.S. stocks are nervous and scared, which points to a stock market crash soon.

Oil Prices Smack Stocks Again

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 1, 2011

It's last week all over again as a return to $100 crude crushes the market.

3 Cheap Shipping Stocks Worth a Look

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 1, 2011

Smaller carriers may be the early way to play an economic rebound.

Twitter Value Talk Heads Toward Bubble

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor Mar 1, 2011

The numbers being tossed around suggest risk is out the window

4 Web TV Services That Comcast Should Fear

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 1, 2011

Chances are, one of these companies will threaten the cable champ.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 1, 2011

The stock rally seems to be back on.

Bonds and TLT Treasury ETF on the Rebound

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Mar 1, 2011

U.S. Treasury bonds are rallying in February, and so is the LTL bond ETF fund.

Oil-Price Easing Helps Stocks Higher

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 28, 2011

The S&P and Nasdaq close out their sixth monthly gain in a row.

Facts Just Do Not Support a Slowing Economy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Feb 28, 2011

Many economists are expressing growing fears of a slowing U.S. economy, but positive economic reports, including consumer confidence and existing home sales, say otherwise.