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.

Whole Foods Sees a Whole Lotta Growth

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It now plans to triple its store count to 1,000 and move into new areas. But what if its huge expansion plans take it too far from its roots?

Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme: Not So Tempting

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Nothing wrong with the eats at Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Donuts -- it's the prospects for these two stocks that don't go down so well. Here's why you shouldn't invest.

Google’s Fantastic Fiber Optic Scheme

By Jeff Reeves
Superfast Internet access, no data caps, free Nexus 7 and more. It sounds too good to be true … but in Kansas City, it’s real. Watch out: Disruption ahead.

Dow Down on Mixed News: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets fell across the board on Thursday with the Dow leading the way for the third consecutive day on mixed economic news

Gold, Silver Bring Home Healthy Gains

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver prices surged Thursday after yesterday's release of the FOMC minutes hinted at more quantitative easing. Silver Standard surged on a mixed day for miners.

3 Buyout Rumors Worth a Once-Over

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
While speculation in buyout rumors usually is pointless, it does provide investors an opportunity to review their holdings. These three are worth examining.

Cash in on Boomers with Senior REITs

By Jeff Reeves
Health Care REIT just acquired Sunrise Senior Living, making the high-yield pick an even better play on the long-term demographic of aging Baby Boomers.

It’s Time for Michael Dell to Go

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the five years since the founding CEO's return, things have only gotten worse. The company is a mess, and Michael Dell clearly bears responsibility.

Buffett Bailed — But Should You?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Warren Buffett sold large parts of three big Dow stocks -- should you? One's a yes, one's a no, and one is still in the air.

Fed Minutes Spark Hope of QE3 — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets rallied after the release of the FOMC minutes hinted toward the possibility of QE3. Dell shrank on earnings, while American Eagle and Toll Brothers gained.

Hewlett-Packard: No Steps Forward

By Jeff Reeves
This "turnaround" is going nowhere. Despite Meg Whitman's best intentions, there's too much built-up damage here to undo.

Gold Dips, Silver Inches Up Wednesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures dipped while silver futures moved up Wednesday. Gold bullion continued to climb, and miners had another good day.

Short Sellers Provide Great Contrarian Trades

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
The recently released short interest data is showing that the ongoing rally in stocks has likely been aided by short sellers being forced to close…

Is It Too Late to Buy Homebuilder Stocks?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The red-hot rally in homebuilders shows swelling confidence in the sector, but that doesn't mean squat for investors who aren't already in the game.

Liberty Media + Sirius: Perfect Together

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
That is, if Liberty's John Malone can retain Sirius XM CEO Mel Karmazin. After all, Sirius wouldn't be viable today without Karmazin -- and Malone knows it.

Discover Strikes a Deal With PayPal

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Discover saw shares jump even more today on the news that it is teaming up with PayPal to offer the simple payment option at millions of merchants.

Best Buy Reveals New CEO’s Pay Package

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Best Buy's new CEO, Hubert Joly, will receive a $1.175 million base salary, $16 million in additional compensation, and potential bonuses starting in 2014.

Apple’s Title Is One Held by Few

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple just soared to a U.S. record market cap, beating out the old record by Microsoft. What were the other most valuable companies from 1999 to 2012?

Is Chesapeake Crawling Back?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the near term, ongoing asset sales have helped it avert the worst. The long-term outlook is another story: The company is still loaded with risk.
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