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.

What Is Fueling the Boom in Online Travel Stocks?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The tough economy has led to belt tightening in almost every area. You would think travel stocks would have been hit hard, given that fewer people are likely to vacation when they fear for their jobs. Yet online travel stocks like Expedia (EXPE), Orbitz Worldwide (OWW) and Priceline (PCLN) have enjoyed sharp gains in recent months. Why?

The Case for Emerging Markets

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Global stocks have been on a slide lately as traders worry about the developing world's ability to grow without the U.S. consumer and about fallout from the Chinese government's decision to cut back on the massive expansion of credit that has kept its factories busy. Here are two ways to take advantage of the recent slide.

Wal-Mart — Paragon of Virtue

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
When Wal-Mart (WMT) releases its earnings this week, it will undoubtedly unleash a new set of jeers and jibes from Wal-Mart detractors. But if you look at WMT purely from an investment perspective, it truly is a paragon of virtue. Here's why.

Is It Time to Take a Trip with Travel Stocks?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
In tough economic times, both corporations and consumers look to save every dime, and one way to do this is to book flights and hotels using online travel sites. As a result, online travel stocks are on fire.

Dial Me a River: Sprint (S) Misses Estimates

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Sprint's (S) Palm Pre is breathing new life into the company, but the question now is will it breathe enough life into Sprint shares?

3 Steps for Surviving the Summer Trading Madness

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
We are dealing with a mad, mad market, but that shouldn't stop you from making money.

Freeport-McMoRan Beats Estimates, But Should You Own Gold Stocks?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Freeport McMoRan (FCX) earnings were better than analyst expectations, but was it enough to send gold stocks soaring? More importantly, should you invest in gold stocks now?

Time to Get Bullish

By Chris Rowe
When the market reverses against all odds, it's important to not be emotional, get back on the bullish bandwagon, and start making money.

Gazelle, Windows 7 and Chrome OS: How the Google-Microsoft Wars Will Reward Investors

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The struggle between Microsoft (MSFT) and Google (GGOG) is nothing new, and bing.com is just another salvo in that war. The real combat is taking place on another front: the operating system or OS market.

How to Cash in on the ETF Craze

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The recent explosion of ETFs has truly become a phenomenon. But just what is an ETF and, more importantly, how can you use them in your portfolio?

Why This Rally Can’t Last

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
This rally may last for a while, but the market is simply setting itself up for something much worse than a decline -- another crash may be on the way.

Semi-Tough: Do Intel Earnings Signal Green Shoots For Tech Stocks?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Tuesday's Intel (INTC) earnings blowout was just the catalyst buyers needed to get back into techs in a big way.

The Best Alternative Energy Stocks Out There

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
These five stocks could have you seeing a lot of green in the future.

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.
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