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.

Death Cancels Everything … Except Profits

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The deathcare business will always have clients, but managing cash flow is the key. Here are four stocks in the game to consider ... and my take on each one.

Late Stock Rally Pares Losses — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Continued concerns over Cyprus held stocks down most of the day, though a late rally cut back losses across the board and helped the Dow finish in the black.

Gold Rises on Cyprus Bailout Vote

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The rejection of a controversial bailout plan by Cyprus' legislature sent gold up in Tuesday trading as worries over the eurozone economy grew.

Gunmakers’ Rally Could Last for Years

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The U.S. is having a healthy debate about guns -- and Sturm Ruger and Smith & Wesson are off to the races on increased demand.

Little Cyprus Makes Big Waves — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
News of a Cyprus bailout -- contingent on a tax on Cyprus bank deposits -- sparked fear of eurozone contagion and helped shake U.S. markets Monday.

Gold Jumps on Cyprus Bank Bailout Plans

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Plans to confiscate part of private bank deposits as part of Cyprus' bailout plan renewed fears about Europe's economic crisis, sending gold higher on Monday.

Bank on Regionals for Big Growth

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Beaten down and left for dead in the wake of the financial crisis, bank stocks have shown signs of life lately. The regional names could offer the most upside.

Chrysler: Don’t Drive Your 2013 V-6 Dodge Challenger

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Chrysler is recalling thousands of 2013 Dodge Challengers with V6 engines and telling ownes to stop driving them due to a risk of fires.

Biotech Movers: Spectrum, AEterna Among Big Losers

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A stopped phase 3 trial grounded AEterna Zentaris and a downshift in guidance kneecapped Spectrum Pharmaceuticals last week.

Google’s Great, But Don’t Count Apple Out

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the divergent paths of Google and Apple stock might help to tell a story of Android dominance, don't bet against the Colossus of Cupertino.

J.C. Penney Debuts ‘Joe Fresh’ Shops in 683 Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
J.C. Penney has launched Joe Fresh boutique shops inside its department stores, part of an effort to attract customers by promoting popular brands.

Gold Climbs Modestly on Consumer Price Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose slightly in Friday trading, posting a small increase for the week, after the government said consumer prices rose sharply in February.

Doubly Good Day for the Dow — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Better-than-expected news on the employment front helped push the Dow Jones to a record 10th straight day of gains and another all-time high.

Gold Inches Higher on Rising Euro, Asia Demand

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold edged higher in Thursday trading, despite more good news about U.S. employment, as the euro rose and Asian gold demand increased.

McDonald’s to Rollout Lower-Calorie McMuffin Nationwide

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
In April, McDonald's will debut a new yolk-free Egg McMuffin, dubbed the Egg White Delight, meant to cater to calorie-conscious customers.

Gun Stocks Remain Locked, Loaded and Ready to Shoot Higher

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Fear of new, stricter gun laws has sent consumers piling into gun stores to snatch up their share ... and is sending gun stocks higher as a result.

Retail Keeps Rally Going — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The markets rallied broadly but minimally as the Commerce Department reported a better-than-hoped 1.1% gain in retail sales last month.

Gold Slips on Stronger U.S. Retail Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell modestly in Wednesday trading after the U.S. Commerce Department reported higher-than-expected retail sales growth in February.

A Strong Picture Is Emerging at Mosaic

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The long-term global trend -- more people will need to eat more food -- makes Mosaic's ag-chemicals business an intriguing play. But is the timing right?
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