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.

E-Trade Ousts Its CEO

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
E-Trade Financial Corporation announced Thursday that its board of directors has appointed Frank J. Petrilli to serve as interim CEO, effective immediately.

2 Casino Stocks to Hold, 2 to Fold

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
As cautious U.S. consumers bypass betting and as Macau growth slows, casino stocks will need more than Lady Luck to ride out the turbulence.

Amid the Uncertainty, Go For Oil Issues

By Traders Reserve
Monetary policy is driving the markets, as investors await word on stimulus proposals from central bankers; while waiting get into oil from these 2 stock plays

Travel Stocks Put on Hold — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Dow Jones and S&P 500 both managed to extend their gains streaks to four consecutive days, but Priceline, Orbitz and the rest of the travel sector didn't join in.

Wednesday Is a Mixed Bag for Gold, Silver

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures inched up ever so slightly, as silver futures were flat. Silver Wheaton shares spike amid news of higher guidance.

Macy’s Sets High Bar for Retail Earnings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Macy's saw profits jump 16% in the second quarter thanks to cost-cutting and and a successful overall strategy. This could be a tough act for rivals to follow.

Disney’s Magical Investment Ride Continues

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Disney knocks it out of the park for shareholders, as it keeps breaking into new all-time highs on its earnings success.

Dean Foods Shares Surge on WhiteWave IPO

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Dean Foods shares surged on Wednesday as it announced better than expected second-quarter earnings and prepared to spin-off its WhiteWave business.

Priceline Loses Altitude

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Finally, the global slowdown -- especially in Europe -- is taking a toll on the high-flying online travel company, bringing its shares a little closer to earth.

Bricks-and-Mortar Still Score in Sporting Goods

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Near 52-week highs, Dick's, Cabelas and Foot Locker are doing lots of things right, and so far they're fending off the mighty e-tailiers like Amazon and eBay.

ING: Lower Earnings Miss Q2 Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Dutch bank ING Groep reported lower second-quarter earnings that missed analysts' expectations as it shed risky Spanish assets.

Is United Online Spin-Off of FTD a Wise Move?

By Jeff Reeves
United Online's Spin-Off of FTD clearly stems from a disparity in the business' missions. But FTD's health doesn't mean you should buy into UNTD right now.

Drought Is a Bad Recipe for Tyson and Rivals

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Rising commodity costs are adding to already slack meat demand to create a tough environment for meat processors. But, in the long term ...

Facebook Is Still Only Worth $7.50 a Share

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Facebook is running into a series of brick walls, and the company that famously went public for $38 per share has seen that figure almost sliced in half

Three in a Row — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets rallied for a third consecutive day behind hopes for central banks' help in stimulating the economy.

Gold, Silver Miners Dig Up Healthy Gains

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Several gold and silver miners brought in healthy gains Tuesday, with Coeur d'Alene, NovaGold and Eldorado among Tuesday's biggest winners.

Arcos Dorados: Poised for a Comeback?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's Franchiser Arcos Dorados has performed poorly in 2012, but caught a wind today after it showed continued growth in its Q2 earnings report.

A Private Best Buy Is Still a Long Way Off

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Best Buy founder Richard Schulze's idea about buying his company and taking it private faces several major hurdles. A big one: How to finance it.

HCA Hospitals Questioned About ‘Unnecessary’ Heart Surgeries

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
The nation's largest for-profit hospital chain is reportedly under scrutiny for cardiology services at about 10 of its 163 hospitals.
Load More Articles