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.

Worst Sentiment in 42 Years

The horrible condition of consumer sentiment … cracks in the jobs market? … Janet Yellen’s recession tapdancing Consumer sentiment is in the toilet. According to…

BlackRock Is Betting Big on a Company Working to Beat Out Gas

Hydrogen is clean and cheap yet powerful and plentiful enough to fulfill the world’s power demand. And it's primed to finally conquer gas.

The Big News in the Energy Sector

Let's take a closer look at how the energy sector has been an oasis in a time when stocks have been struggling against rising inflation.

What Do Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for My Home Loan?

This article explains why the type of mortgage you have will determine how much rising mortgage rates will affect your home loan.

Are Stock Splits Good for Investors?

While stock splits are popular and occur frequently, a debate continues to rage about whether they are necessary or have any meaningful long-term impact for investors and their portfolios.

3 Reasons Why Inflation Is Nothing But a ‘Boogeyman’

A normalizing supply backdrop coupled with falling demand implies that inflation rates will significantly fall over the coming months.

Are Stock Splits Bad for Investors?

Stock splits aren't bad for investors. Rather, they're a chance to take position in high-valued stocks that were once out of reach.

Is the U.S. in a Recession?

Is the U.S. in a recession? No. And while the situation could change next year, America probably won't have a recession in 2023.

Can Rising Mortgage Interest Rates Cause a Housing Market Crash?

A stagnating real economy likely won't be enough for a housing market crash to occur. We're more likely experiencing a cyclical downturn.

Inflation Surges, Killing “Peak Inflation” Hopes

Today’s CPI data surprises to the upside … why no one should have been surprised … the impact on the Fed Well, the “peak inflation”…

Here’s How to Protect Your Portfolio Against Inflation

In today’s Market360, we’ll take a look at today’s CPI report and review the best place to put your money in this inflationary environment.

One High-Quality Stock You Need to Buy Right Now

Finding stocks that combine quality, growth and value into one package is challenging, but orthodontic device stock ALGN fits the bill.

2 Cheap Stocks Trading at “Deal of the Century” Prices

Simple value metrics are provenly bad at generating consistent returns, but that doesn't mean there aren't opportunities to be found.

5 High-Quality Stocks Sizzling this Summer

Often, what makes a stock quality can feel really boring, but sometimes the most boring attributes are the ones to watch.

What Does Inflation Do to the Stock Market?

The impact of inflation on the stock market depends on the levels, but high inflation like today spells trouble for the stock market.

The Lie That’s Keeping EV Stocks From Surging

EV stocks have been dinged in 2022 because investors fear spiking battery metal prices will derail the industry’s growth trajectory.

How Does Dollar Cost Averaging Work?

Dollar cost averaging is the process of buying a stock, mutual fund or exchange traded fund (ETF) on a regular and consistent basis regardless of the price.

When Will Gas Prices Finally Go Down?

If you're wondering, when will gas prices finally go down, be warned -- higher gas prices may be here for a while, easing in fall.

Conditions Are Cooling

Mortgage demand plummets … commercial real estate deals fall … more reduced guidance from the retail sector … consumers are using more debt … why…