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.

Biotech Movers: Arena Gets Warned, MAP Gets an Offer

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Among last week's highlights, Europe raises questions about Arena's obesity drug, Belviq, and Allergan offers $958 million for MAP Pharmaceuticals.

Gold Sinks for Third Session on Better Economic News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell in Friday trading on better economic news from the U.S. and Europe, ending with its largest weekly loss in five weeks.

Don’t Stuff Your Cash in Mattress Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
These stocks are way too volatile to let you rest easily. Just look at the wild gyrations Select Comfort and Tempur-Pedic have been going through.

Be Warned: The Apple Sell-Off is Just Beginning

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Apple is no longer the company it once was, even if that was just one year ago; competition and innovation are hurting Apple and the stock has more to lose

Where’s The Beef? It Should Be In Your Portfolio

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Livestock prices are soaring on drought-fueled feed costs -- and from ever-rising demand for meat from the growing middle class in emerging markets.

Whistleblower: Dreamliner Batteries Could Explode

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A former employee of the company that makes the charging systems for batteries used in Boeing's troubled 787 Dreamliner says the batteries are dangerous.

I’m Not Giving Up on McDonald’s

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Though its results have hardly dazzled lately, the stock is certainly worth hanging onto given MCD's long record of success -- and its healthy dividend.

Cisco to Sell Linksys Unit to Rival Belkin

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Networking giant Cisco Systems will sell its Linksys home networking business to privately-held Belkin for an undisclosed amount.

Nokia: Now That Blood Has Been Spilt …

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Nokia has suspended its dividend, sending many investors fleeing. Those that are left have to rethink their strategy.

Lockheed Martin’s Albatross: The F-35 Fighter

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Troubles keep mounting for the costly plane, which could also become a target for budget cutters, but LMT remains sanguine -- particularly for the long haul.

S&P 500? More Like 1,500! — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The S&P 500 grazed the 1,500 mark Thursday for the first time since 2007, but Apple shareholders weren't among those celebrating.

Gold Sinks on HSBC Move

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold tumbled in Thursday trading after HSBC announced that it had cut its gold exposure in half.

Should You Own Gun Stocks?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Let’s look at the short-, medium- and long-term strategies for the stocks in play -- Sturm Ruger and Smith & Wesson in firearms.

Netflix Gets Mobile Fever

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's paying off smartly in the company's results, and that should continue as long as Netflix leads the TV-anywhere-anytime revolution.

Wait for a Pullback Before Buying ISRG

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Despite everything there is to like about Intuitive Surgical, it'd be foolish to buy right after its hot run -- history says you'll get it for cheaper soon.

Toyota, BMW Team Up on Green Battery

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Toyota and BMW are pooling research efforts to develop a lithium-air battery to power green vehicles.

The Post-PC Future for Chipmakers

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Times are truly tough, but growth awaits in emerging technologies, such as embedded processors and LED lighting. Investors take note.

Netflix Goes Bonkers After Stunning Q4

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix is making Carl Icahn and many other investors smile wide thanks to an after-market surge following Wednesday's blowout earnings report.

Apple Just Can’t Please — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple stock was being hit hard in postmarket trading Wednesday despite a record earnings report. However, Netflix was setting off fireworks.
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