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.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 23, 2011

Investors start noticing oil prices again.

Stocks Slip As Oil-Price Fears Return

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 22, 2011

The market takes a step back as traders look beyond Japan.

How RIM Can Take On the iPad

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 22, 2011

The company can get back in the game with these strategies.

Pharmacy Benefit Firms Await Generic Drug Paydays

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Mar 22, 2011

These stocks offer a way to play the coming prescription drug boom.

4 Nuclear Operators Facing Closer Scrutiny

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 22, 2011

Greater oversight is coming, meaning higher costs are likely for these nuclear power names.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 22, 2011

The Dow below 12,000 -- was it just a dream?

Dow Retakes 12,000 as Japan Fears Subside

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 21, 2011

The markets keeps rolling as stocks jump more than 3% in three days.

T-Mobile Is No Help for AT&T’s Verizon Fight

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 21, 2011

AT&T has bought what it was already accumulating.

Solar-Stock Rally Assumes Too Much

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor Mar 21, 2011

The speculative runup in the sector is defective in logic.

What’s Next for Natural Gas?

By Mark Ingebretsen, Oil & Energy Writer Mar 21, 2011

The fuel's expanding uses will make it a growing part of the energy sector.

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.