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.

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.

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.
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