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.

Don’t Buy Into the Green Shoots Hype

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
We have received a lot of what appears to be positive economic news this month, including a decline in continuing unemployment claims -- playing into the green shoot hypothesis perfectly. But if you look at the data closely, it's possible that any recovery that does occur over the next year could be jobless and joyless.

6 Tech Stocks to Own Now

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
It appears that business IT spending is stabilizing, and that is good news for the biggest and best technology stocks. Get our top tech stocks to own now.

The Market Will Drop Fast — Don’t Waste Another Second

By Chris Rowe
WARNING: Based on what I'm seeing, there is an 85%-90% chance the market moves lower from here. Get prepared now.

A Stock That Will Take the Sting Out of High Gas Prices

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
While most stocks have bounced around in the past three weeks, one sector has managed to remain fairly steady: the energy pipeline providers. I know, I know. The idea of investing in natural gas and petroleum pipelines is too exciting for words. But just give me a moment here because I do think you'll like this one company.

Top Natural Gas Stock to Buy Now

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Natural gas plays have been popular with investors lately, so how about one focusing on distributing natural gas to the Pacific Northwest with virtually no competition and significant upside potential? What's more, it's a master limited partnership, which means that, in exchange for avoiding corporate income taxes, the firm must pass out the majority of their profits to investors in quarterly required distributions.

Recession Can’t Keep This Retailer Down

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Retailers have gotten off to a slow start this month, but there's one company that has been bucking the trend and surprising investors with its strong growth in spite of the recession. In fact, it has posted earnings surprises of 55% to 400% over the past five quarters. Keep reading to learn more about this double-digit grower.

GMO Forecasting High-Quality U.S. Stocks as Best Asset Class

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
For the last few years, GMO's highly regarded seven-year forecasts have been dismal. But now that's changed -- in fact, the latest forecast is one of the sunniest it has ever published. Keep reading to find out what asset classes could deliver the biggest returns.

Emerging Markets: Buy Now, Short Later

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Emerging markets are hot again. But what's causing money to flow there, and how long will the trend last?

5 Reasons the Stock Market is Going to Crash

By Chris Rowe
Investors beware: The market could very easily -- and probably will -- crash in June. I'll tell you why.

Cerner Corp. (CERN): One Stock You Need to Own STAT!

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
One of the strongest sectors over the past six months has been companies focused on medical practice and hospital software thanks to President Obama's economic stimulus plan. My favorite company in this space has been on a tear in 2009, but it's likely to challenge its all-time highs soon.

Why Every Investor Needs an Energy Strategy

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
With oil prices poised to jump as much as 70%, you should have an energy investment plan now.

What is a Short Squeeze?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
What is a short squeeze and how does it drive stock prices higher? Find out and learn how to avoid being on the wrong side of one.

Stress Tests Undressed

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The stress tests were like a teacher asking kids to create a test, then take it and grade themselves. The teacher, in this case the Fed and Treasury, then came along and just checked the math. It's an exercise that needed to be done, but it really solves nothing for the most troubled banks.

Where Will the Wheel Spin Next? Basic Materials & Energy

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
I believe the strongest rotation now is into basic materials and energy, which is why stocks in Brazil, Australia, South Africa and the Republic of Texas have been shining.

The New Rotational Spin of the U.S. Market

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The past few weeks have been an amazing period to witness in the market, as some of the riskiest stocks have powered higher amid swelling disbelief from the media and many veteran professionals.

Is China Detroit’s Lifeline?

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
As deep as the U.S. auto industry's financial crisis seems to be, there may actually be a fairly simple solution.

10 Rules for Surviving This Bear Market

By John Lansing
Everywhere you turn, the current bear market is being compared to the one that started back in 1929.

What it Will Take for the Market to Move Higher

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Will the market move higher? John Markman discusses the valuation of the S&P 500 as confidence continues to drag on the market.

Using Leading Indicators to Find a Bottom

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
There is a growing sense of panic in the trading pits, as demand is just not materializing at levels that should, by all precedent and reason, attract buyers.
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