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

Tough Times for Retirement Saving Call for …

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

... Calm. There are plenty of ways to get through this painful downturn without flipping out. Here are some strategies for coping.

Another Day, Another Cliff — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

Abercrombie & Fitch and Cisco surged Wednesday, but the broader markets shrugged and headed lower once more.

High-Yield Retirement Funds — With Safety

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

With yields on government paper getting lower all the time, investors have to work harder for income. These ETFs fit the bill.

A Late-Day Turn for the Worse — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

The markets sold off later in the day Tuesday, following Microsoft to a finish in the red. Home Depot provided a bright spot for the Dow, however.

3 Companies Needing a Buyer Badly

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

These three names are struggling with failing business models and slumping stocks. Do they have anything that could interest a would-be rescuer?

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