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

Blackstone’s GE Portfolio Purchase Benefits Both Sides

Blackstone Group is buying a $2.7 billion portfolio of apartment complexes from General Electric -- a deal that satisfies the strategies of both companies.

It’s All About ‘Fruit’: Monday’s IP ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Recap

Corporate news in Dole, BlackBerry and Apple made the biggest headlines in an otherwise mixed day.

MDLZ Delivers a Treat: 20 Companies Increasing Dividends

It was a busy week for dividend increases, as 20 companies, including Monsanto, Hillshire, and Mondelez joined our Companies Increasing Dividends list.

Planning for Retirement? Simplify, Simplify … to Just 3 Funds

In an investing world with thousands of choices, many are choosing to slim down to just a few select funds. How can you do more with less? Here are a few ideas.

More Young Investors Turn to Online Wealth Management Firms — Should You?

Many millennials are enjoying financial success via online wealth management firms. It's a good option, but you still need to know what you're getting into.