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.

Standard Chartered NY Banking License Threatened

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 6, 2012

U.S. regulators have accused Chartered Financial of concealing transactions with Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions and threatened to pull its banking license.

Watch Out For Insiders Who Say One Thing, Do Another

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 6, 2012

The selling activity of Packaging Corp of America insiders might be with innocent intentions, but because of timing, comes off as otherwise.

CEO Says She Was Fired Because of This

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 6, 2012

Former Tuesday Morning CEO Kathleen Mason says that she was fired because of her breast cancer diagnosis and not because of the company's weak performance.

Knight Capital’s $400M Rescue Plan

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 6, 2012

Knight Capital has staved off collapse with its recently-announced deal -- find out who rode in to the rescue.

Berkshire Earnings: Buffett Winners & Losers

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 6, 2012

Find out what Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has been buying and selling in the most recent quarter, and its plans for the future.

Should I Buy P&G? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Aug 3, 2012

A sharp rally on a good earnings report is surely a good sign. While PG remains a core holding for dividend investors, it also looks a bit pricey now.

Viacom Misses on Q3 Earnings, Revenue

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 3, 2012

Viacom announced third-quarter earnings and revenue that missed Wall Street's forecasts as ad revenue fell by 9%, the worst drop in three years.

Is GM Setting Itself Up for a Subprime Fall?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Aug 3, 2012

General Motors hopes to get a jolt from another loan program for subprime buyers -- but the growth of these high-risk loans could backfire for the sector.

Collateral Damage from Facebook’s Implosion

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 3, 2012

Casualties from Facebook's IPO implosion -- from Zuckerberg's $8 billion slide to unsuspecting mutual fund investors -- are everywhere. Here's a look at the rubble.

Draghi Drags Down the Dow: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Aug 2, 2012

ECB chief Mario Draghi did not whisper the words investors wanted to hear, and U.S. markets took a tumble throughout the day on the non-news.

Gold, Silver Fall as ECB Stays Out of It

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 2, 2012

Gold and silver prices trades lower Thursday amid news that the ECB doesn't have plans to take aggressive fiscal action. Kinross Gold falls harder after CEO changes.

Monsanto Awarded a Whopping $1 Billion in DuPont Trial

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 2, 2012

A jury came to the conclusion that DuPont, along with its agricultural crop subsidiary, violated a 2002 licensing agreement with Monsanto.

First Solar Burns Bright on Short Squeeze

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Aug 2, 2012

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 Aug 2, 2012

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 Aug 2, 2012

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 Aug 2, 2012

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.