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.

The NEW New Normal – GDP Estimates Increased

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The 'new normal' was billed as slow growth and high unemployment, but Pimco just boosted its GDP estimates so maybe normal isn't so bad after all.

Are Housing Stocks Ready to Fly?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The housing market and the XHB homebuilders ETF just can't catch a break. The expiration of the government's homebuyer tax credit resulted in a double-dip of sales activity over the summer. And now, prices are sliding again.

The Coming Rush Out of Bonds and Into Stocks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
After Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke went on 60 Minutes to promise more quantitative easing and Congress a business-favorable tax compromise, the mega-switch from bonds to stocks took a giant step forward.

5 ETFs to Watch Next Week

By Jeff Reeves
There has speculation an exchange traded fund will debut soon that tracks physical copper - but the COPX ETF is a profitable trade now.

Managed Futures Going Mainstream

By Chuck Epstein, Mutual Fund Writer
An intro to the managed futures product

Why This Market Can Turn on a Dime

By Chris Vermeulen
A new school of traders are more aggressive and quicker to act on market gyrations

Barnes & Noble, Borders Up After Acquisition Talk

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Benefits hazy as Borders chases its larger rival Barnes & Noble

Apps and the Future of Newspapers

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The media landscape and outlook for newspapers is changing with the expected flood of tablet computers ahead, along with apps like Flipboard's app for iPad.

Is Euro to Blame for Irish Debt Crisis?

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The humbling of the Ireland economy by its debt crisis is a sad story. The Irish government in Dublin has allowed its control to slip away in an amazing way.

Amid Korean Unrest, ETF Provides Opportunity

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best proxy for Korean stocks is the Korea iShares ETF (NYSE:EWY).

The 7 Deadly Sins of 401k Investing

By Jeff Reeves
Committing just one of these 401k investing mistakes can condemn you to a subpar retirement.

7 Stocks Boosting Dividends Last Week

By Jeff Reeves
Dividend stocks have made some big moves in the last week, including Deere, Regal, Citizens and four others.

Stocks Cross Key Technical Threshold

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks moved higher on Thursday in a continuation of Wednesday's impressive turnaround rally.

Your 10-Step Inflation Survival Guide

By Jeff Reeves
Here's how to hedge against inflation and the weak dollar to help protect your portfolio.

It’s Unamerican to Only ‘Buy American’

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
It's misguided to only 'buy American' -- if you're patriotic, it's better to act as a capitalist and buy the best products wherever they originate.

China Presents One of the Best Investing Opportunities

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Asia economic sector growth is diverse but China remains the power player.

Netflix Nabs FilmDistrict Movie Rights

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Netflix has signed a deal to stream first-run films from independent studio FilmDistrict after DVD release.

Panasonic Testing ‘Jungle’ Game Device

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Panasonic is testing its new Jungle handheld games device, which aims to make multiplayer games portable.

Starbucks May Buy Into Grocery Biz

By Jeff Reeves
Starbucks will likely expand in the grocery business via new and repackaged grocery products, an acquisition and international growth.
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