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.

Bill Ackman Goes on the Offensive

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The activist investor has jumped on his bully pulpit once again and gone on the offensive. Here's how it could play out.

My Best (and WORST) Investment Calls So Far in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
I believe in the notion that the market should be accessible and reasonably fair, which is why I'm sharing a regular update on my personal stock pick record. Here goes ...

Markets and Economy Move Ahead: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A revised GDP report combined with another piece of good news on the housing front help markets advance on Wednesday despite low volume.

ESPN Strikes $5.6B Deal with MLB Through 2021

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Disney's ESPN has agreed to a $5.6 billion deal to extend its rights to Major League Baseball games through 2021, paying about twice its current yearly fees.

Lost at Wal-Mart? There’s an App For That

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wal-Mart and other retails are looking to boost sales by helping shoppers find exactly what they're looking for using an in-store navigation app.

Hyundai Hogs the U.S. Automotive Road

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Hyundai's blossoming status and sales in the U.S. should worry other automakers, especially as their international hopes have been dampened of late.

CBS’ Moonves Is Bullish On Radio

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The CEO of CBS thinks radio has a future -- and investors could cash in on the resilient medium..

Mining Stocks Are About to Get Buried

By Jeff Reeves
The future isn't looking so bright for base and precious metal stocks, but a few more diversified miners could fight their way through the change.

Shell Gets Serious About China’s Shale

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shell has made the first move to cash in on China's untapped energy potential, investing boatloads of money in the emerging market.

10 Stocks That Have DOUBLED Since the Dow’s 2007 Peak

By Jeff Reeves
These 10 stocks have churned out monster returns since the Dow's peak in 2007, proving that even broader-market crises aren't without their opportunities.

Stocks Weather Another Mixed Day — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Broader indices muddle amid positive housing news, weak consumer confidence; Lexmark, Molycorp among day's biggest movers.

Gold, Silver Futures Edge Lower Tuesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures edge lower as the markets wait for QE3. Metal funds trade higher and miners see varying results.

Chevron Could Be Plotting a HUGE Buyout

By Jeff Reeves
Chevron is sitting on a giant pile of cash -- possibly a sign that it's looking for a giant buyout?

11 American Corporations Set for Global Shopping Sprees

By Jeff Reeves
A legal tax dodge for U.S. companies buying offshore assets should look attractive to these 11 big multinational stocks with huge foreign stockpiles.

The Tail Wagged the Dog When Microsoft Saved Apple

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
No irony lost: To become the most valuable company in the world, Apple eclipsed Microsoft -- the very company that once kept Apple alive.

Best Buy Reaches Due Dilligence Deal With Schulze

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Best Buy has reached a deal with co-founder Richard Schulze to allow him 60 days to examine its books in order to prepare a formal buyout bid for the chain.

M&T’s Hudson City Deal a Shrewd Way to Blunt Regulators

By Jeff Reeves
M&T Bank's deal for Hudson City Bancorp will help the bottom line, but the deal's biggest importance might be its use in pleasing regulators.

Apple Soars, Markets Snore — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple once again set new all-time highs Monday as the stock rose on late Friday's news of a patent win against Samsung. Meanwhile, the broader markets listed.

Hertz Hits the Gas With Dollar Thrifty Buy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Hertz has snatched up Dollar Thrifty for $2.3 billion, giving it a leg up over competitor Avis in the car rental industry.
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