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.

Cisco Finally Faces a Grown-Up Reality

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nothing says mature (i.e., slow growth) more than a dividend hike -- and Cisco's 75% payout increase says it in spades.

Dollar Tree Gets Trimmed for Its Dour Outlook

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Does its lowered guidance for future earnings signal a warning for the deep-discount segment -- or is it just a one-company problem?

Facebook Down, Stocks Up: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Nasdaq leads the rally on Cisco's earnings and dividend hike, even as Facebook tumbled during its first lockup period expiration.

Gold, Silver Miners Surge Thursday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures rose Thursday, and miners soared, with NovaGold and Pan American Silver bringing in ample gains.

BP: An Energy Giant That’s Shriveling Fast

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its asset sell-offs -- not just wind farms, refineries and gas stations, but now also proven reserves -- have clearly reached dangerous proportions.

3 Reasons Trucking Stocks May Stall

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The trucking industry is hitting some hard road these days, but one stock in the sector still looks like it could be a big winner.

The Ultimate Reality Show: Team Buffett vs. Team Icahn

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Here's an idea for compelling reality TV -- with $11 billion at stake. Let's pit Warren Buffett's investing proteges against Carl Icahn's and see who comes out on top.

Liberty Media Says, “Give Me Sirius!”

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Satellite radio provider Sirius has strong free cash flow and is undervalued -- which is why John Malone and Liberty Media find it so attractive.

Wal-Mart Tops Profit, Misses Revenue Estimates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart reported second-quarter earnings that narrowly topped Wall Street estimates, but missed on revenue, sending its shares lower.

Why Hardware Will Make Google More Volatile

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Devices cost more to make and market, and are subject to bigger sales swings than search ads. Google investors may be in for a bouncier-than-expected ride.

The Times’ New CEO Doesn’t Have Much to Celebrate

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The New York Times brought in The BBC's Mark Thompson as its new CEO -- but the honeymoon-period for his hire sure isn't going to last long.

Inflation and Stocks Stay Flat: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Retail stocks continued to flourish as markets moved around during the day before ending mixed

Gold, Silver Inch Up Wednesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures tick up, as does gold bullion. Most miners see gains, with NovaGold jumping more than 4 percent.

Scrutinizing George Soros’ Lastest Moves

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Among the many revelations in Soros Fund Management's latest SEC filing: He bought some Facebook and gold, and sold all his financials.

What Does Buffett See in NOV, PSX?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Berkshire Hathaway dumped Intel and pared back J&J and P&G -- but the more interesting moves were its two buys in the energy sector.

Target Beats Q2 Forecasts on Flat Earnings

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Target posted second-quarter earnings, flat compared to last year, that topped Wall Street expectations and raised its profit outlook for the year.

Reports of Pay TV’s Demise Are Premature — Yet Again

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
As pay-TV bears pound the drum of customers 'cutting the cord,' the reasons behind the practice -- and how bad the losses actually are -- cloud their argument.

Berkshire Hathaway’s Holdings: Bye-Bye Intel

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio saw some changes in its most recent quarterly report. Intel, for one, got the axe all-together.

Barnes & Noble Plays Into Amazon’s Hands

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Barnes & Noble's Nook price cut has only led to heightened consumer interest in a soon-to-be updated Kindle from Amazon.
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