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.

Weak Jobs Report Lessens Gold Slide

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
After sinking in early trading on Friday, gold rebounded after a weak jobs report suggested a slowing U.S. economy. The metal still closed down for the day.

Should I Buy Family Dollar? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
After a disappointing earnings report, the stock was hammered. But overall, the reaction seems excessive -- and FDO remains a buy.

Wendy’s Hikes Prices — Here Come Falling Sales

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Dollar-menu items are killing its already scant operating profit margins, but higher prices will likely punish the top line, making things even worse.

Gap’s Intermix Buy Is No Reason to Go Short

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
If the deal shows anything, it that Gap should sell off Old Navy. It could easily reap $5 billion or more and would improve Gap's price points.

Shell’s Arctic Drilling Gets Frozen … Again

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stormy weather has put another obstacle in the way of Shell’s $4.5 billion Arctic drilling project and the series of problems doesn't bode well for investors.

9 Stock Buys for Post-Cliff Investors

By Traders Reserve
The post-cliff world is changed a little bit, and some winners are out there for investors, including these nine names to look at for 2013

Don’t Bet on Warren Buffett’s Solar Gamble

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Solar is terribly inefficient, but that doesn't mean "true believers" can't bid the stock up on Warren Buffett's big buy.

Did Netflix’s Hastings Earn a Payday Doubler?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Reed Hastings' big-time pay hike isn't as outlandish in size as many critics might suggest ... but the timing sure is crappy.

Fed Sinks Markets in Mere Minutes — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks took a dip south Thursday right after the release of Fed meeting minutes, though solar stocks were a glaring exception to the day's trading norm.

Gold Tumbles on Talk of End to Fed Stimulus

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
News that Federal Reserve officials discussed ending economic stimulus efforts early at its December policy meeting sent gold tumbling in Thursday trading.

Google and Qihoo: A Win-Win in China?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Their new deal should help both in this lucrative but tough market. The target: China's home-grown search giant: Bidu.

Buffett Sees Bright Days for Solar

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
His MidAmerican Energy's buys of two big projects could be a sign that other opportunities are waiting in solar -- if you know where to look.

As Long As Big Banks Rally, Breaking Up Will Be Hard to Do

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bank analyst Mike Mayo likely is right that a pruning of America's big banks would be great for shareholders -- but Wall Street won't mess with success.

Santa’s Mixed Bag: Retail’s December Sales

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thursday's same-store retail sales met squarely in the middle of the bullish pre-holiday season sentiment and post-Christmas gloom.

Stocks Pop to Open 2013 — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A deal averting the fiscal cliff sent stocks on a large, broad rally, including a 30-for-30 day for the Dow Jones Industrial Average

Deal to Avert Fiscal Cliff Sends Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
An approved deal to avoid the fiscal cliff buoyed stocks and metals alike Wednesday, as gold and silver futures headed north.

Avis’ Zipcar Deal: More Show Than Substance

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Zipcar, which has yet to turn a profit, is an interesting tack-on for rental-car player Avis, but don't expect it to supercharge growth.

10 Best Stocks for 2012: The Results Are In

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Our contest to pick the best stock of 2012 went right down to the wire. Find out which of our experts' picks fared best -- and worst.

Short These 4 Retailers on Weak Holiday Sales

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
A very week report from MasterCard's SpendingPulse suggests retail stores are hurting and their stock prices may be a bit ahead, so look to short them out
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