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.

Citigroup’s Offering a Blueprint for TARP Players to Avoid

By Jon Ogg
Citigroup's offering should become a blueprint of what not to do if you are a bank indebted to Uncle Sam via the TARP.

Solar Equipment Makers on the Rise (ASYS, AMAT, KLAC, FSLR, SOL, YGE)

By Paul Ausick
Solar equipment companies like Amtech (ASYS), Applied Materials (AMAT) and KLA-Tencor (KLAC) could do very well as module makers race to increase capacity.

Investors Not Biting on Apple (AAPL)

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
If Apple (AAPL) is not able to recover from several recent mistakes and does not report strong earnings for the holiday quarter, shares of AAPL stock could sell off to its early September support level of $165 per share.

Housing ETFs – Time to Invest in the Housing Sector?

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors
Housing stocks responded well to the better-than-expected housing starts data reported Wednesday, but the technicals of the 'real' homebuilder ETF paint a slightly different picture.

Will Delta Petroleum (DPTR) Be the Next Natural Gas Company for Sale?

By Paul Ausick
Exxon Mobil's (XOM) acquisition of XTO has roiled the waters in the natural gas sector, potentially preventing the sale of Delta Petroleum (DPTR).

Intel and the FTC: Implications Far Beyond AMD

By Jon Ogg
This morning's key legal action from the FTC against Intel (INTC) has many caught off guard.

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Traders

By Chris Rowe
It's time for you to reflect on your portfolio, and think about where you hope to be at this time next year and how you'll get there. Here are five 'rules of the trade' to help you achieve your financial dreams in 2010.

Large Caps, Mid Caps and Small Caps – Deciding When and Where to Invest in 2010

By Chris Rowe
There's a powerful concept that you must understand if you plan to profit next year: size matters.

What’s Going on in the Metals Markets?

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
More than ever before, commodity prices, including metals, could be indicators of inflation sentiment.

Will There Be More Acquisitions in the Energy Sector? (XOM, XTO, CHK, BP, DVN, EOG)

By Paul Ausick
Exxon Mobil's (XOM) acquisition of XTO could lead to more deals in the energy sector with Chesapeake Energy (CHK), Devon Energy (DVN) and EOG Resources (EOG) as potential targets.

Costco, Dollar General Earnings Prove Bargain Hunters Still Out There

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Both Costco (COST) and Dollar General (DG) reported solid earnings today, including increased same-store sales, showing that there will always be room at the inn for cost-conscious shoppers.

Oxford Industries (OXM) Dresses Up Profits

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Despite reporting lower Q3 sales, shares of Oxford Industries (OXM) were up more than 15% at the midway point of Thursday trade.

How to Profit From the 10 Biggest Wall Street Lies of 2009

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
Investors were repeatedly lied to, deceived and, as we can see from the unwarranted rally in 2009, duped. Here are the biggest lies on Wall Street and how they can lead you to profits in the new year.

Capital Spending is Dropping Among Oil Companies

By Paul Ausick
Chevron (CVX) is the latest oil company to cut capital spending for 2010.

Risks Abound if Citi Repays TARP Too Fast

By Jon Ogg
Citigroup (C) will be the next big bank to repay its TARP obligations, but Citi needs to be extremely cautious on how it goes about this at $45 billion repayment.

The Market Ignores Costco Results

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Costco stock was flat as the market opened despite reporting positive November results early this morning.

10 Rules for Successful Investing in 2010

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Follow these simple investing tips and you'll be in line to make some serious money next year.

FedEx (FDX) Raises Forecast, Shares Rally

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Shares of FedEx stock (FDX) were up as the market opened after raising its outlook for second-quarter earnings due to increased shipping volume both internationally and in the U.S. as well as improved in cost controls.

Gold Futures Fall, But What About Gold Mining Stocks? (GG, ABX, NEM, AU, IAG, AUY)

By Paul Ausick
With gold futures down nearly $60/ounce since last Wednesday, how are gold mining stocks doing?
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