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.

Look Beyond the Rocky Start for QEP’s MLP

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its rich shale holdings could make it a prime takeover target, whose value the spin-off would enhance. Even without the deal, it's a solid energy play.

Move Over, Sprint; Dish Makes $5.15B Bid for Clearwire

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dish Network has upped the ante on Clearwire, trumping Sprint's bid for the 4G network provider with its own $5.15 billion offer.

Will Dreamliner Woes Stall Boeing?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
A rash of glitches has everyone -- including investors -- worried. The 787 is key to Boeing's future, so its growing pains need to be overcome pronto.

Third Time’s No Charm for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Three safety issues in less than a week have shaken confidence in the success of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Lampert Is Sears’ CEO? Here We Go Again

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Eddie Lampert's ascent to the helm of Sears Holdings should scare anyone that was banking on a turnaround at the struggling retailer.

Gold Rises on Increasing Chinese Demand

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose in Tuesday U.S. trading after a report suggested that Chinese demand for the metal was increasing.

Stocks Dip on Pre-Earnings Jitters — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Investors leery of a potentially weak fourth-quarter earnings season bid stocks down lower Tuesday, though Alcoa "officially" started things off right after the bell.

Verizon Sale Rumors Send Vodafone Shares Up

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Shares of Vodafone rose in London trading after comments by Verizon's CEO sparked speculation that Verizon would buy Vodafone's stake in Verizon Wireless.

What 2013 Looks Like for Apple Investors

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
While a repeat of 2012's leap is unlikely, this year won't be dull by any means. Would an Apple TV spark another stock rally? That's just one big question.

Molycorp as a Buyout Target? Don’t Laugh.

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
While some might chuckle at suggestions that Molycorp could be a buyout candidate, it's not all that unthinkable. But that doesn't mean you should buy MCP.

Debt Ceiling Worries Cap Stocks — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks were broadly weighed down Monday by debt ceiling concerns and timidity over Q4 earnings, though Amazon, Trulia and Zillow were among a few stocks headed north.

Gold Slips on Federal Stimulus Uncertainty

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold slipped slightly in Monday trading as investors pondered comments last week that suggested that the Federal Reserve might curb stimulus efforts this year.

Google Dodges an Ad-Blocking Bullet

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
A French Internet provider pulls back its use of ad-blocking software after Google made a stink that was felt in French government.

Disney Looks at Possible Layoffs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sources tell Reuters that Disney is exploring possible layoffs or a hiring freeze to trim expenses and eliminate redundancy.

Flu Season: Where Investors Can Find Relief

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This year's flu looks particularly troublesome, but that's good new for the many companies that benefit from flu sufferers' ills. Here's a look at some of them.

Bond Rating Agencies Quietly, Finally Forced Into Reform

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The state of New York might be meaningfully changing the game by holding credit rating companies responsible for their ratings.

Weak Jobs Report Lessens Gold Slide

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
After sinking in early trading on Friday, gold rebounded after a weak jobs report suggested a slowing U.S. economy. The metal still closed down for the day.

Should I Buy Family Dollar? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
After a disappointing earnings report, the stock was hammered. But overall, the reaction seems excessive -- and FDO remains a buy.

Wendy’s Hikes Prices — Here Come Falling Sales

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Dollar-menu items are killing its already scant operating profit margins, but higher prices will likely punish the top line, making things even worse.
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