Quarterly Review & Outlook

Every quarter, we take a look back at the significant market trends and events of the past few months, as well as look ahead to what the next few months should bring. From the hottest stocks to the biggest flubs, here is what made (or will make) some of the biggest headlines.

ETF Report: What’s New Through 2012?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some interesting ETFs made their debut during Q2 this year. Here's a look at several of the best.

Second Quarter Review: Good or Bad, It’s All About Europe

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
2012's second quarter ended on news that could mean tremendous things -- including a substantial rally in European stocks.

In 2Q, No Deja Vu for Nasdaq

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
It didn't come close to matching the first quarter's performance. But it had plenty of hot stories, from Facebook to RIM (and there's always Apple).

Ranking InvestorPlace’s 10 Best Stocks for 2012 Through Q2

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A rough Q2 has shaken our 10 expert picks, but more than half still are in the black through the first half of 2012. Here's how our picks rank after six months.

10 Best Stocks So Far in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
As we mark the year's halfway point, it's worth taking a look back at some of the market's best performers. Some of the names just might surprise you.

Q3 Economic Outlook: More Muddling Through

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The second half looks stronger than the first, but not by much. At least expectations are low, and if a few big 'ifs' work out, it could be somewhat better.

10 Worst Stocks So Far in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
Much of the indices' gains in 2012 have been cut down by a horrid Q2. Helping weigh on Wall Street are these 10 worst stock performers. See our biggest losers list.

3 Wall Street Deals That Fizzled in Q2

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Three companies targeted for buyouts still haven't (or declined to) pull the trigger in Q2, leaving shareholders wondering whether management did right by them.

A Chill for Energy in Q2

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tumbling crude and natural gas prices were the quarter's top stories. But Iran's saber-rattling and CEO shenanigans at Chesapeake also scored high.

Financials Look Fragile for Q3

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Easy earnings comparisons to last year's losses may prompt a short-lived pop, but the eurozone crisis will drag them back down.

Markets Poised for a Strong Second Quarter

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The momentum from a very strong 1Q should carry into the 2Q, as the fundamentals are still solid, and the Eurozone crises continues to be managed.

First-Quarter Earnings Preview

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Weak Q1 numbers will hardly be a surprise -- and should therefore already be reflected in share prices. Here's what investors can expect this earnings season.

Will Real Estate Get Spring in Its Step?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
The second-quarter home-buying season will be crucial for this struggling market -- but it faces some tough going.

Confidence in the U.S. Economy Is Growing

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Surveys from Gallup and John Hancock show rising confidence in U.S. economy among American consumers and investors, respectively.

The Best S&P Sectors for Q1

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Not surprisingly, eight of the nine S&P sector ETFs followed the index higher in Q1 2012. Here's a look at how they all shook out -- and which ETF fell flat.

S&P 500 Studs and Duds of the First Quarter

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The S&P 500 had a scorching run for the first quarter of 2012, with even one large stock doubling -- but not everyone came along for the ride.

Q1 Review: InvestorPlace’s Hits and Misses

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Some of our InvestorPlace picks were right on the money -- but not all of them. Here's a look back at some from each category.

Silver’s Shine Is Returning

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The past couple months might have been the calm before silver's next storm. The question is: Which direction are the brewing storm winds blowing?

Best — and WORST — Dow Stocks of Q1

By Jeff Reeves
Two financial stocks led the way for the Dow Jones Industrial Average in Q1, while tech and telecom bottomed out the list. Here's how everyone performed.
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