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.

4 Potential “Summer Shocks” That Could Rock the Market…

So, in today’s Market 360, I’ll share four potential shocks that could happen this summer. Then, I’ll explain why, instead of panicking, it’s more important than ever to own stocks with superior fundamentals.

NVIDIA and AMD Make Their Next Move in the AI Chip War

In today’s Market 360, let’s take a look at what we know about the new chips from both NVDA and AMD. Then, we’ll consider which stock is the better buy right now – and I’ll also share how to separate the real winners from the AI boom from the ones that are trying to play catch-up.

National Donut Day 2024: Where You Can Score Free Donuts and Why We Celebrate

National Donut Day today marks an interesting commemoration of World War 1 and a chance to score free donuts.

Look Out, Bears! Why Short Selling May Soon Disappear.

Let's dive into the practice of short selling, and why the investing landscape could be drastically changing right now.

GameStop’s Surge Highlights the Power of an Unusual Trading Strategy 

At Smart Money, we typically cover the more “traditional” methods of global macro analysis. But it also has a “reflexive” component, where the effect creates the cause. Today, let’s explore this concept a bit more.

The Labor Market Is Starting to Crack. That’s Bad News for Stock Investors.

A drop in job openings and continued weakness in small-cap stocks suggest that the labor market is cracking. Watch out.

Sorry Retail Investors! Why the 2024 Meme Stock Revival Is Destined to Flop

The recent revival for meme stocks may be short-lived, as retail investors run out of juice to join the rally currently underway.

Junk Bonds Are Finally Starting to Crack. This Means Investors Are Worried.

Recent strength in U.S. Treasurys as junk bonds falter suggests that credit spreads are widening. Why that is bad news for Wall Street.

Apple’s AI Revolution Is Finally Here

Today, I have a special guest column from my InvestorPlace colleague, Luke Lango. This Friday, June 7, at 1 p.m. Eastern time, Luke is holding an emergency briefing 72 hours before Apple's AI announcement.

3 Companies That Should Consider a 10-for-1 Stock Split

The Nvidia 10-for-1 stock split highlights that there are plenty of stock split candidates who have yet to announce one.

Bitcoin at $80,000 this Month

President Biden vetoes a crypto/banking resolution … why Luke Lango sees bitcoin at $80K this month … muni bond issuance is soaring … My administration…

Quant Ratings Updated on 74 Stocks

In today’s Market 360, we’ll preview what to expect from the upcoming PCE report. We’ll also discuss why April’s numbers are particularly important as the Federal Reserve mulls over potential key interest rate cuts later this year. Then, I’ll share how you can prepare for potential volatility ahead by ensuring that your portfolio is full of fundamentally superior stocks...

Two Sector Trades to Make Today

What’s behind copper’s rollercoaster ride? … where Luke Lango says the next profit wave is about to hit … some well-deserved “congratulations” on market wins…

Three Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

While there is no perfect investment method, there is a way to allocate your assets intelligently. Today, I want to focus on stocks to buy and hold forever.

Weekly Upgrades and Downgrades

During these busy times, it pays to stay on top of the latest profit opportunities. And today's blog post should be a great place to start.

3 S&P 500 CEOs Due for a Kroger-Style Pay Cut

Excessive CEO pay remains a blight on corporate America. It’s time to see more CEO pay cuts like Kroger’s in 2023.

Why You Should Make Room for Data Centers in Your Portfolio

Today, we’ll shine a spotlight on the data centers wars, the current cloud computing behemoths, and what it all means as an investment opportunity.

How to Pick the Market Winners More Often

Believe or not there are a few predictable things in the market. And knowing when and where these events take place can give you a huge edge.

Target vs. Costco…Which One Should You Buy After Earnings?

Both retail giants announced earnings recently. And it was, indeed, a tale of two retailers. So, I thought we should spend some time dissecting the earnings reports of both companies in today’s Market 360.