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.

Coach & Netflix: Why Traders Need a Steady Trigger Finger

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Apr 23, 2013

Investors shouldn't dump stocks just because of one earnings miss. Coach and other companies have rebounded nicely from poor performance in the previous quarter.

Will Microsoft’s Rally Keep It Up?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 23, 2013

Whiles shares of Microsoft have been on a run since the company reported earnings, the question remains whether it's a short-term boost or sustainable climb.

Apple Earnings Could Fall Far From the Tree

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 23, 2013

While everyone has their eyes on Apple's earnings report slated for after the bell, the company's suppliers could feel the sting of a disappointment too.

Netflix Offers New Family Plan

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 23, 2013

Netflix is introducing a new subscription plan that will allow up to four simultaneous video streams for $11.99 a month.

Bribery Pays for Some Walmart Executives

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 23, 2013

Members of Walmart's audit committee have been paid additional compensation for the extra work investigating allegations of bribery at its overseas units.

Tech Earnings Need a Reality Check

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Apr 23, 2013

So far, relatively decent news from tech companies have been treated as bad and worse news is likely around the corner. That could be a recipe for disaster.

Netflix Beats Big — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 22, 2013

Poor housing news and a dour report from Caterpillar started markets off slowly, but all three indices closed higher after an afternoon rally.

Hedge Fund Buying Pushes Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 22, 2013

Gold rose strongly in Monday trading as hedge funds cut short positions and continued to purchase the metal, despite last week's sharp drop.

GM Announces Plans for 4 New China Plants

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 22, 2013

A General Motors executive says that the company will build four new production plants in China by 2015, hiring 6,000 new workers.

Gold Posts Fourth Consecutive Weekly Loss

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 19, 2013

Gold futures edged up in Friday trading, but still posted a steep loss for the week, marking the metal's fourth straight weekly drop.

Dell Is in Really Big Trouble

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 19, 2013

Blackstone, one of the best private equity firms in the world, has dropped its bid for Dell. That's a discouraging sign for the troubled PC maker.

Google Earnings: No Fireworks, But Still Plenty to Like

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Apr 19, 2013

Google didn't give us a post-earnings extravaganza like we've seen in the past, but an earnings beat and thinned losses in its Motorola division have investors smiling this morning.

Nokia Hates Its Day in the Spotlight

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 19, 2013

Earnings and smartphone sales send investors fleeing NOK stock, but don't shovel the dirt on Nokia yet.

Tech, Banks Continue to Slide — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 18, 2013

Markets fell broadly for a second straight day on the heels of unimpressive earnings reports, and a selloff in tech and bank stocks

Gold Gains on Weak U.S. Economic Reports

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 18, 2013

Gold rose modestly in Thursday trading as a trio of reports showed a slowing U.S. economy.

GM: Chevy Cruze Diesel’s MPG Tops VW Jetta Diesel

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 18, 2013

General Motors says its new Chevy Cruze Diesel gets 46 miles per gallon on the highway, beating the VW Jetta diesel, which is rated at 42 mpg on the highway.