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.

Dean Foods Shares Surge on WhiteWave IPO

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 8, 2012

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 Aug 8, 2012

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 Aug 8, 2012

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 Aug 8, 2012

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 Aug 8, 2012

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 Aug 8, 2012

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 Aug 8, 2012

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 Aug 7, 2012

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 Aug 7, 2012

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 Aug 7, 2012

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 Aug 7, 2012

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 Aug 7, 2012

The nation's largest for-profit hospital chain is reportedly under scrutiny for cardiology services at about 10 of its 163 hospitals.

Feds Profit on AIG, but TARP Is Still a Loss

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Aug 7, 2012

Taken all together, the government bailouts may not be a moneymaker, but economically and socially they've been a success.

CVS Caremark Tops Q2 Profit, Misses on Revenue

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 7, 2012

CVS Caremark posted increased second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street forecasts, but missed on revenue, and raised its earnings outlook for the year.

Arcos Dorados Jumps on Same-Store Sales

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 7, 2012

Arcos Dorados saw shares jump after its second quarter earnings report, when double-digit growth in same-store shares overshadowed its other struggles.

Buffett Still Can’t Find a Big Buyout Bargain

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Aug 7, 2012

Are stocks really cheap if Berkshire is having this much trouble trying to suss out a large acquisition? It might be a sign that the big game aren't undervalued.