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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.

Toyota Speeds Away From Its Recent Woes

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Its red-hot results lately -- especially in North America -- show a carmaker that's on a roll and leaving its earthquake and recall problems behind.

No Voice for Netflix Shareholders

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Netflix board's 'poison pill' plan doesn't change the math at this struggling streaming video company.

Plunging Coffee Prices Don’t Make Coffee Stocks a Buy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Low coffee prices are a boon for companies shilling java, to be sure, but in many cases, the good fortune has already been brewed in.

Gold Rises on Eve of U.S. Elections

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold gained in Monday trading, recovering slightly from last week's sell-off, as the U.S. presidential election loomed over investors.

Nothing Left to Do but Vote — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks traded slightly higher on the day, led mostly by a rise in Apple, though many investors shied off big moves before tomorrow's presidential election.

Microsoft, Apple and Big Tech for the Remainder of 2012

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Apple may not hold the dominant place in the PC world for the very long term, but the tech sector is active and well, and a post election rally is nearing

Biotech Movers: Enzo Biochem Rockets on Patent Ruling

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
ENZ is awarded $48.6 million in penalties, and more could be coming. Plus: Why Abiomed, Pain Therapeutics, Impax and BioCryst all took big falls.

The Cloud Could Turn Dark

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Warning: Recent earnings reports are not a good sign and "the cloud" may see some pressure.

Jobs Data Drives the Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Two positive jobs reports out Thursday helped brighten the mood on Wall Street and sent the indices to solid gains.

Gold Retreats on Stronger U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell back in Thursday trading as first-time U.S. unemployment claims came in below estimates, sending the U.S. dollar higher.

OCZ Technology Gets a Flash of Relief

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of computer-memory company OCZ Technology surged Thursday on news of a massive restructuring and layoffs ... but will the respite last?

Carl Icahn: Netflix Friend or Foe?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Carl Icahn is now the largest Netflix shareholder -- is this good news or bad?

3 Netflix Problems That Carl Icahn Can’t Fix

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Carl Icahn might be able to get more value out of Netflix stock, but he's going to have to do it in the face of three obstacles he can't control.

C7 Corvette: General Motors’ Upscale Upside

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Motors plans to introduce the C7 Corvette at 2013's Detroit Auto Show with hopes of rejuvenating the Chevrolet name.

Netflix Can’t Win the Streaming Media War

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the battle for streaming content, Netflix doesn't have good odds. It lacks the cash, won't be purchased by Microsoft and has too much other competition.

In a War of Attrition, Microsoft Will Beat Apple Again

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Microsoft is behind Apple and Google in smartphones and tablets, but long term the company will come out ahead as its competitors show their Achilles heels.

What’s Next for Exxon After Rosneft’s Buy?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon is falling behind in the wake of Rosneft's latest move and thanks to trouble replacing its reserves. Could a buy be next for the integrated energy giant?

Sandy Departs, Markets Open — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets reopened on Wednesday after their historic two-day close due to Hurricane Sandy. Stocks had mixed results on slow trading volume.

Gold Rises as U.S. Markets Reopen

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved higher in Wednesday trading as investors grew more optimistic about Europe and U.S. markets reopened after Hurricane Sandy's disruption.
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