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.

The News About Newspapers: It’s ‘Less Bad’

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor May 17, 2013

Long-embattled newspaper stocks are starting to see their print hemorrhaging slow, and operational diversity also is stemming the bleeding. Still, few are worth owning.

Stocks Stall on Housing, CPI — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 16, 2013

Mixed economic news that included a slowdown in the housing sector stalled the market Thursday, though Cisco provided a bright spot in the tech sector.

Gold Dips for Sixth Consecutive Session

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer May 16, 2013

Gold traded lower for the sixth straight session on Thursday even as the dollar struggled against other currencies.

Cisco Gets Its Groove Back

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor May 16, 2013

Cisco's blowout quarter offers hints of good times to come.

Choppier Road to the Record Books — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 15, 2013

Google and Macy's were among several stocks powering the Dow Jones and S&P 500 to fresh record closes on Wednesday.

Gold Tumbles Below $1,400 an Ounce

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer May 15, 2013

A continuing rally in equities, a rising U.S. dollar and no signs of U.S. inflation sent gold down in Wednesday trading, falling below $1,400 an ounce.

Stock Gets Big Boost on Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy Announcement

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer May 15, 2013

In the wake of Angelina Jolie's announcement, the company that makes the test she used is enjoying a nice bump in its stock price.

Tesla Motors Takes a Breather: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor May 15, 2013

This week's video: Tesla takes a break from its run of monster gains. Also, find out what other stocks have been soaring in 2013.

Gold Falls Under Pressure From Equities, U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer May 14, 2013

Gold sank in Tuesday trading amid resurgent equities and more improvement by the U.S. dollar against other currencies.

Stocks March Onward and Upward! — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 14, 2013

Investor sentiment turned on a dime Tuesday, shoving the S&P 500 and Dow Jones toward still loftier all-time highs.

Why Daniel Loeb Is Right About Sony

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor May 14, 2013

I would say that I agree with Daniel Loeb's call for Sony to spin off its entertainment business, but it sounds more like he agrees with me.

Electronic Arts: How It Pays to Be the Worst Company in America

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 14, 2013

Electronic Arts is a sound investment for the very same reason it earned a dubious distinction for the second year running -- it puts money first and you last.

Skechers to Pay $40M for Unfounded Claims

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer May 14, 2013

Skechers will pay $40 million to settle a class-action lawsuit regarding its misleading claims about its shoes.

Mark Zuckerberg: The Quickest of Studies

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer May 14, 2013

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg has passed his trial by fire, transforming from a naive programmer to a savvy, calculated CEO during a year of publicly traded life.

Marijuana Stocks: None of Tobacco’s Sinful Qualities … Just Smoke

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society May 14, 2013

The likes of Medical Marijuana Inc. and Cannabis Science are speculative plays without any of the same benefits of Big Tobacco.

Fed Rumors Rattle Investors — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 13, 2013

A report suggesting the Fed might finally slow quantitative easing unnerved Wall Street at Monday's open, though positive retail data helped level the boat.