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.

Hepatitis C Drug Progress Puts Several Companies on Acquisition Watch

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
With their hepatitis C drugs showing promise in trials, these drug makers have become attractive targets for bigger pharma players.

Pay-TV Stocks: 3 Winners, 3 Losers

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Internet usage is cutting into pay-TV's growth prospects, but some firms have brighter pictures.

Gold, Silver Holding Steady Tuesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors on edge over euro zone keep gold hovering around $1,790 and silver around $35 on Tuesday morning. Silver miners were a mixed bag.

Monopoly Sends McDonald’s Directly to Profits

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
McDonald's cited the popularity of its Monopoly game, as well as success overseas, for a 5.5% same-store sales increase in October. But those aren't the only things MCD has going for it.

Do You Dare Chance Casino Stocks Now?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
A close look under the debt microscope gives you a better idea of the odds in playing these three Las Vegas casino stocks. And the winner is ...

Pharma Firms Duke It Out — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Pharmasset (VRUS) and Inhibitex (INHX) jump on positive hepatitis C drug news, and Vertex (VRTX) stock gets knocked back.

The Dumbest Investment I Ever Made

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
A panicked move cut a potentially life-changing investment in Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (JOSB) short.

Gold, Silver Higher; Coeur D’Alene Shares Surge on Q3 Profit

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold was trading around $1,781 Monday morning, and silver was nearing $35. Idaho's Coeur d'Alene Mines (CDE) was leading a silver mining boom.

6 Travel Stocks to Watch in Light of European, U.S. Economic Ills

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The travel market is already seeing signs of struggle, and a double-dip recession would hit the industry hard -- but one thing fuels hopes for the sector.

The Starbucks Post-Earnings Valuation Conundrum

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Starbucks' lofty stock price may be a value-oriented analyst's nightmare, but this is a case where the market might know better than the pros.

The Week in Greek — Friday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Greek's crazy debt-deal antics, Groupon's IPO and Starbucks' earnings were among the biggest financial headlines this week.

Gold, Silver, Miners All Headed Lower on Greece Uncertainty

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold was trading off about 1% on Friday morning, with silver down about 1.5%. NovaGold (NG) bucked a group of silver and gold miners headed lower.

Smart Investors Are Switching to Plastic

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
These three credit card stocks have been enjoying a healthy rally this year -- and there's a lot more room to grow. See why it's worth paying a premium for this plastic.

Jerry Yang’s Yahoo Rescue Plan Is Nuts

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang wants a lifeline to keep the company afloat -- while maintaining control of a company he's helped run into the ground.

Medivation Shares Shoot Up on Prostate Cancer Treatment News

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Medivation (MDVN) gains almost 140% Thursday on encouraging results for its prostate cancer treatment, and Dendreon (DNDN) is further battered.

Pharma, Fashion Fallout — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Dendreon (DNDN), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) watched their stocks plummet Thursday after each doled out bad news.

Who Is the King of Telecom Stocks — Sprint, AT&T or Verizon?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Telecommunication makes the world go round, but between AT&T (NYSE:T), Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and Sprint (NYSE:S), who is the leader of this industry?

Vale’s Fundamentals, Dividend and Charts All Scream BUY Now

By Jeff Reeves
You might have to hold on tight for a bumpy ride in the short-term, but rising metal prices and the company's fundamentals make this Brazilian stock a good long-term play.

Gold, Miners Gain as Greece Scraps Debt Deal Referendum

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Spot gold was trading up around $1,760 Tuesday morning, and miners also were gaining. Silver, however, was down just slightly by midday.
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