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.

Apple: No Perfect Quarter

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 24, 2012

The rare earnings and revenue miss was telegraphed, but AAPL shares are dropping anyway. Still, there's some good news, and the price just got more attractive.

Earnings Coaster Dips for Apple — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 24, 2012

Earnings news dominated Tuesday's trading, but some of the biggest moves came after the bell, when investors hacked away at AAPL and NFLX.

Gold, Silver Make Marginal Moves Tuesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 24, 2012

Gold and silver prices slid slightly on Tuesday. Miners were more of a mixed bag, though Agnico-Eagle and Eldorado Gold were sparked to life.

Netflix Takes Hit After Earnings

By InvestorPlace Staff Jul 24, 2012

Netflix beat earnings estimates in the second quarter, but shares still couldn't catch a break.

Lockheed Martin Tops Forecasts, Raises Outlook

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 24, 2012

Lockheed Martin shook off the prospect of looming cuts in U.S. defense spending to raise its outlook for the year as it topped second-quarter profit estimates.

Lexmark Misses Q2 Estimates, Warns on Q3, Shares Dive

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 24, 2012

Lexmark announced second-quarter net income and revenue that fell short of expectations and warned that revenue would decline during the current quarter.

China’s Energy-Buying Binge Is Just Starting

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 24, 2012

CNOOC's $15 billion grab of Canada's Nexen means more deals are coming, particularly in Canada. Here are some possibilities for the next to go.

Spain Is an Early Drain: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 23, 2012

Stocks managed to find their footing after a very tough start due to concerns over Spain's ability to avoid default problems.

Gold, Silver Slide; Eldorado Gold Hammered

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 23, 2012

Gold and silver prices drop Monday, and miners also head lower as analysts get to Eldorado Gold and Silver Wheaton.

Novartis Wins Approval for Breast Cancer Drug

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 23, 2012

The FDA has granted approval for Novartis' drug Afinitor to be used as a treatment for breast cancer after it showed promise in clinical trials.

Nokia Brushes Off Moody’s Downgrade

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 23, 2012

Nokia officials said that Moody's recent two-notch downgrade of its credit rating would have a "limited" impact on the company.

Why McDonald’s Is Worth Sticking With

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 23, 2012

Multiple headwinds -- from currency exchange and rising prices to the general global slowdown -- are clearly hurting, but it will be fine in the long run.

After Chipotle, Watch These 3 Momentum Stocks for Danger

By Jeff Reeves Jul 23, 2012

It might take a while, but these three big-time growth stocks may become big-time losers. Here's why they show signs of going from red-hot to stone-cold.

Tech Is Still The Toast of the Town

By Richard Band Jul 22, 2012

Tech stocks continue to do well despite only mediocre earnings, while gold mining stocks are lagging the markets.

Gold, Silver Finish Friday With Slight Gains

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 20, 2012

Gold and silver futures climbed slightly Friday, while mining stocks were mostly mixed.

SunTrust Won’t Raise Dividend Until 2013

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 20, 2012

Despite better-than-expected second-quarter results, SunTrust Banks said that it won't request regulatory approval for a dividend increase until next year.