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.

Caterpillar Warns, Cuts Forecasts

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Caterpillar cuts its forecast for 2015, as global growth doesn't look to be as robust as the heavy construction and mining giant was hoping.

The Universal-EMI Merger: No Biggie

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
For names like Pandora, Sirius XM and Apple, the Universal-EMI merger should warrant nothing but shrugs.

Exxon Makes Another Forward-Looking Move

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon's $2 billion deal with Denbury Resources for Bakken shale oil reserves will help it both offset low gas prices now and build future oil output.

Street Slumps, Apple Sours — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets teetered Monday as news from Germany hinted at global economic issues; meanwhile, troubles in China weighed on Apple.

Gold and Silver Retreat on Profit-Taking

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Investors took profits on Monday, causing gold and silver to decline, while oil and grains fell and the U.S.dollar rose.

Wal-Mart Must Face Huge Sex Discrimination Suit

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A California judge has ruled the a sex discrimination case against Wal-Mart can proceed in the state despite having lost nationwide class action status.

Verizon to Pay TiVo $250 Million to Settle DVR Spat

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Verizon Communications will pay more than $510.4 million to TiVo and ActiveVideo Networks to settle patent litigation relating to its FiOS pay-TV service.

Should Apple Investors Be Scared Over Foxconn Riots?

By Jeff Reeves
Worker riots at Apple supplier Foxconn over pay and conditions bring up an immediate question over AAPL stock, as well as a deeper worry on the conscience.

Now, Natural Gas Liquids Are Overflowing

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The same dynamics that slammed dry gas prices earlier are at it again in what was just recently a far more profitable sector.

10 Best S&P Stocks So Far in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
We're three-quarters of the way through the year, and the S&P 500's top performers are dominated by the nation's homebuilders. Here's who made the top 10.

Could BAE-EADS Give Boeing a Lift?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The U.S. giant is clearly concerned, and the general consensus is the deal would be bad for Boeing. But things could work out well.

Crazy Train Leaves the Station With Trulia IPO

By Traders Reserve
Trulia's initial public offering comes at a very good time as the company grows along with a steadily improving housing market

Gold Rises, Silver Dips on Economic Worries

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved slightly higher on Friday as investors worried about the outcome of central bank stimulus programs, while silver slipped.

Dear J.C. Penney: Don’t Be Stupid

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
J.C. Penney's whole approach at a turnaround has ignored a very basic concept that should be applied to consumers: You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Don’t Overplay Your Hand in Today’s Market

By Richard Band
Markets are rallying over the past weeks but investors should still be cautious with their investment ideas; utilities are still a good play.

Darden’s Profits From New Restaurant Openings

By InvestorPlace Staff
Darden restaurants posted higher earnings than anticipated and the company, which runs Olive Garden, Red Lobster and LongHorn Steak is carving out market space

Google Shows Dealmaking Can Be Magic

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google has more than just its dominance in search to thank for its success. Its aggressive M&A strategy has made it a key player in other categories, as well.

What Facebook’s Stock ‘Buyback’ Signifies

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook is repurchasing 101 million of its shares to pay taxes on restricted stock units. This shows that Zuckerberg & Co. are far more tuned in than most suspect.

Gold Retreats, Silver Recovers as Dollar Gains

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell back in Thursday trading as oil recovered from a deeper decline to close down slightly and the U.S. dollar rose.
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