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.

FOMC Statement Pares Gold Drop

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A disappointing report on April hiring sent Gold tumbling in Wednesday trading, but a statement that the Fed may increase bond-buying this year cut its losses.

Shutterfly Acquires Photo Book Firm MyPublisher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
ShutterFly has acquired online customer photo book developer MyPublisher for an undisclosed amount.

Ford Will Be First Major Automaker to Roll Into Myanmar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Ford will become the first global automaker to begin selling vehicles in Myanmar as the country continues to restore its trade with the rest of the world.

Apple Dives Into the Debt Market: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week's video: Apple released $17 billion worth of 'iBonds' on Tuesday. Also, find out why Pitney Bowes crumbled and Herbalife climbed.

April Ends With a Smile — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple helped lead another up day for U.S. indices that included a second straight record-setting performance by the S&P 500.

Gold Gains Ahead of FOMC Meeting’s Close

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold edged up during Tuesday trading on weak economic reports and ahead of the conclusion of the Fed's Open Market Committee Meeting.

Pitney Bowes Takes the Plunge

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Pitney Bowes' deteriorating business finally took a bite out of PBI's 2013 renaissance, with poor earnings and a massive dividend cut sparking a Tuesday selloff.

S&P 500 Returns to the Record Books — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Tech stocks helped lead a broader market rally Monday that pushed the S&P 500 to a new high of 1593.61.

Gold Rises on Economic Stimulus Confidence

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Government data showing low U.S. inflation and weak consumer spending sent gold higher as investors grew confident that federal stimulus efforts will continue.

Yahoo Will Benefit From Alibaba’s Social Media Push

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba's acquisition of the growthy Chinese microblog Weibo will eventually pay off for Yahoo, too -- it's just a matter of when.

Gold Posts Largest Weekly Gain in Three Months

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold slipped in Friday trading, but still posted its largest weekly gain in three months, while mining stocks slumped again.

Baidu Runs Into Mobility Issues

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Baidu's stock took a tumble on Friday following the release of disappointing first-quarter earnings.

T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Ads Under Fire

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
T-Mobile has agreed to change the way it promotes its new "un-carrier" plans after Washington's attorney general called its advertising "deceptive."

How Long Can Amazon Defy Gravity?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Another quarter, another beat. Everything's rosy, right? Not so fast. Some fundamental changes to the company's business model could spell trouble down the line.

Who the Heck Can Overtake Toyota?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Japanese auto giant Toyota retained its No. 1 slot for global sales despite a worldwide slowdown and issues with China. But General Motors is hot on its heels.

Good News on the Jobs Front — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets continued to power ahead following a report on lower jobless claims and some good news on the earnings front. After the bell, Amazon announced a dip in profits.

Gold Climbs as May Options Set to Expire

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold surged in Thursday trading as traders sought to purchase May options before they expired and tensions flared again in the Middle East.

iBonds: Great for Apple, Not for You

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple announced plans for a dividend increase and stock repurchase plan that will cost lots of money, and will tap debt markets; I won't buy those bonds.

Defense Earnings: Winners and Losers

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Defense contractors are looking good right now, but sequestration will cause more trouble as the year goes on.
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