Marc Bastow

Marc Bastow

InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

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

19 Companies Increasing Dividends

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

This week saw a number of blue-chip companies boost their quarterly payouts, including Apple, Exxon Mobil and Wells Fargo.

Good News on the Jobs Front — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Markets continued to power ahead following a report on lower jobless claims and some good news on the earnings front. After the bell, Amazon announced a dip in profits.

iBonds: Great for Apple, Not for You

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Apple announced plans for a dividend increase and stock repurchase plan that will cost lots of money, and will tap debt markets; I won't buy those bonds.

Don’t Ignore These 3 Low-Yielding Stocks

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

These three stocks have dividends that range from "unimpressive" to "downright paltry" -- but longer-term investors can expect much better down the road.

P&G Drags Down the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

A disappointing durable goods order report, slower sales at AT&T and weak guidance from Procter & Gamble sent the Dow down on the day.

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