Hot Stocks

Hot stocks are not about hype. They emerge when powerful themes, policy shifts, and capital flows converge. InvestorPlace analysts track fast-moving market narratives, especially in technology, AI, and infrastructure, to identify stocks drawing outsized attention and explain what is really driving those moves.

2011’s Stock Gainers and Groaners from InvestorPlace’s Will Ashworth

Green Mountain proved him out, while Rackspace proved him wrong -- but perhaps Will Ashworth's most interesting call was on a stock that's no longer with us.

InfoSpace — Yes, That InfoSpace — Is Alive and Well

The former dot-com darling and early pioneer in Internet search has survived and is catching fire once again. Momentum traders, take note.

Homes Are Where the Gains Are — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Better-than-expected housing reports push the S&P back into the black.

Google+: Gunning for Facebook

Facebook isn't the only hyper-ambitious network out there -- Google+ has stepped up its game of late and is getting aggressive about building its social brand.

Charles Sizemore’s Best, Worst Trades of 2011

Sin stocks were the story of success for Charles Sizemore in 2011, but not all of his picks were such winners. His worst pick was ...

Falling Bargains at Low-End Retailers

It's true that discounters still have a lot going for them, but investors need to be extremely mindful of one thing before they buy.

S&P Sinks Into the Red — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Techs, financials and casinos led Wednesday's equity markets lower.

3 Sectors Aided by Holiday Cheer

The holidays typically bring excitement to the stock market. The retail, shipping, and lodging sectors are among the most affected by Santa.

How Private Equity Could Save Sears

Getting value from distressed assets is something good private equity firms can do, and Sears has plenty of undervalued assets.

2011’s Best and Worst Picks From InvestorPlace’s Barry Cohen

Barry Cohen discusses some of his picks from 2011 -- and how that will affect his take on companies moving forward.

Where Will You Put Your Money in 2012?

Two areas of the market are slated to do well in the upcoming months and year, but be wary of this one sector.

Is Sears the Next Berkshire Hathaway?

Don't laugh. Eddie Lampert's strategy at Sears Holdings could be regarded as being very similar to Warren Buffett's makeover of Berkshire Hathaway in the sixties.

Sears Slammed After Store Closings — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Sears shares plummet 27% after announcing the company would close 100 to 120 Sears and Kmart locations.

5 Biggest Market Blunders of 2011

This year was overflowing with examples of bad management, bad decision making and bogus data. Here are the top five worst cases.

Sears Shedding Stores as it Sinks

Sure, a bad economy has forced Sears' hand in the closure of a hundred stores -- but years of declining sales and other factors weigh on the retailer's future.

InvestorPlace.com Editor’s Best (and Worst) Calls of 2011

Take a look back at InvestorPlace.com editor Jeff Reeve's 2011 stock pick gems like AmBev -- and duds like BofA.

3 Top Takeover Candidates for 2012

With acquirers hungry and loaded with cash, it could be a busy year for M&A. And these three companies could lead the list of likely buyout candidates.

AOL Investors Ask: How Much Longer?

After two years, CEO Tim Armstrong's turnaround is still not done. And now a big shareholder is getting antsy.

Netflix’s Reed Hastings Still Doesn’t Get It

Cutting his stock option award in half -- which still leaves it at $1.5 million -- is scant help for burned investors.