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.

First Solar Burns Bright on Short Squeeze

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Still, if you're in it for the long term, beware -- the lack of visibility makes First Solar's stock a haven for traders, too hot for investors.

General Motors: Lower Q2 Profit Tops Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors posted second-quarter earnings down 41% from last year, but still topped Wall Street forecasts, as European operations showed a loss.

First Solar: Q2 Profit Jumps 81%, Shares Soar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
First Solar announced second-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded Wall Street estimates while sales soared on corporate projects, sending it shares up.

What Does Warren Buffett See in ResCap?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
With Berkshire, it always comes down to price and value. The only answer: The conglomerate has combed through ResCap's books and found an undervalued asset.

Uncle Ben Stays Mum: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks were mostly muted on the Fed's non-news. Up next: Word from Bernanke's counterparts at the European Central Bank.

Gold, Silver Continue to Disappoint on Wednesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver took another day of losses Wednesday, and several miners took it particularly hard on the chin.

Burger King Is Grilling Right Along

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Burger King's sizzling second-quarter report was met with a bit of apathy on investors' part, but BKW is cooking up several reasons to get excited.

What’s Tripping Up Time Warner

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The media giant has plenty of strengths, but also some glaring weaknesses -- most notably the Time Inc. magazines and CNN.

Stock Smackdown: Visa vs. MasterCard

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Both of these card companies have had winning years, but one is the better buy for investors going forward. See which stock is a better bargain -- and higher quality pick.

Comcast: Higher Q2 Profit Lifts Shares

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Comcast beat Wall Street expectations with higher second-quarter earnings and increased subscribers to its Internet and telephone services.

US Air-AMR: 2 Courtship Scenarios

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
As the courtship between the carriers' CEOs gets testy, it's time to look at how a merger would work -- and what happens if they wind up going it alone.

What Cuts? 3 Defense Contractors Worth Considering

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Despite the dire warning shots getting fired in Washington, these big guns look poised to survive come what may.

Is Apple in Trouble?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Without its legendary leader, tougher times may be drawing near. One crucial development will be how successful the new iPhone turns out to be.

20 Top Choices for a Short Squeeze

By Chris Johnson, CEO, Johnson Research Group
Even in the summer doldrums, you can win with these stocks. They've been screened to meet our criteria for the likelihood of a short-covering rally.

Gold, Silver Dip; Miners Plunge on Tuesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures dipped slightly Tuesday, while several mining stocks tumbled once again.

Luxury Tumbles, Steel Surges — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Coach punctuated a lousy day for the markets, but Pfizer and U.S. Steel provided some of Tuesday's brighter points.

Coach’s Troubles Made in the U.S.A.

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Coach shares took a tumble Tuesday after it reported wildly disappointing sales in North America -- and other luxury retailers took notice.

Should Alarms Be Ringing for Canadian Banks?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
As S&P's recent outlook cut shows, rising household debt is an increasing peril. Still, the sector isn't coming apart. Here's why.

Pfizer Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Pfizer posted second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates even as revenue declined compared to last year.
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