Marc Bastow

Marc Bastow

Marc Bastow is Assistant Editor at InvestorPlace.com. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut and a Masters in Finance from American University. Bastow worked in corporate banking and finance, and he most recently was Senior Editor at .

Recent Articles

Markets Muddle, But at Least It’s Forward — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Better-than-expected ISM reading helps indices claw forward, with financial stocks among the biggest beneficiaries. Dollar General was among stocks left behind.

A Stronger Dollar Is a Double-Edged Sword

With the dollar strengthening against the flagging euro, investors should remember to check company statements to find exposure to currency risk.

A Not-So-Manic Monday — Monday’s IP Market Recap

No news was good news for Wall Street, which shook off last week's lousy news and managed to tread water -- or in the Nasdaq's case, find slight gains.

There Ain’t No Cure for the Summertime Blues

No investment appears profitable -- or even safe -- as we head into the summer. Is there any way to get through the next three months without any pain?

Earnings: The Good, Bad, Ugly and ‘Applesurdity’

Here's our not-quite-scientific summary of the season's notable earnings results -- good and bad. But at least one company hit it clear off the planet.