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.

A Daydreamer’s Plan to Set Pepco Straight

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
As King for a Day, my first edict is to fine Pepco Holdings by suspending its dividend to try and elicit a change in the service provider's performance.

5 of the Biggest Free Falls Since Fall

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Daily-deals site Groupon has watched its shares plummet 70% since fall 2011 -- and unfortunately for investors, it has plenty of inglorious company.

Patriot: Coal Mining’s Canary

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Patriot's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing could start a parade. Beware of falling coal miners -- this is no time to be bargain-hunting amid the rubble.

Studying Student-Managed Investment Funds

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
We can all learn to be better investors. Check out these B-school student picks because some of these funds make good research material.

Goldcorp Hammered on Guidance; Gold Futures List Lower

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures dipped Wednesday while silver made slight gains. But the biggest story was Goldcorp, which was pounded after cutting production guidance.

Fed Minutes Spark a Selloff — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Investors hoping for a sign of economic stimulus or easing from the Fed were let down Wednesday, putting a cramp on equities.

JPMorgan Chase Preparing Clawback Announcement

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
JPMorgan Chase is reportedly preparing to claw back millions of dollars paid to top executives who oversaw the company's CIO in the wake of trading losses.

Online Banner Ads: Where the Money Isn’t

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft’s costly aQauntive miscalculation highlights the pitfalls of assumptions made in the Web's youth. Now, the lure is in targeted mobile ads.

Slowdown in China? No One Told Automakers

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
While every other industry bites their nails over China's slowing growth, the auto industry can't seem to figure out what all the fretting is about.

Pepsi Adapts to Chinese Snack Tastes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Pepsi will invest $2.5 billion in China over the next three years to lure consumers by tailoring its products to local tastes.

The Apple Price Target Circus Continues

By Jeff Reeves
UBS recently initiated coverage of Apple with a price target of $740. Unlike many other AAPL targets, this one isn't as crazy -- but it still will need time.

‘Spider-Man’ Isn’t Amazing Enough for Sony

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
No matter how well the superhero's latest flick does, Sony's woes are far more difficult to fix.

How Healthy Is WellPoint’s Amerigroup Deal?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The move, which is likely to be followed, is a big bet that states will allow for Medicaid expansion. If that happens, WellPoint will be well off. But if not ...

Gold Falls, and Miners Fall Harder Tuesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver prices dipped Tuesday amid positive news about Spain's bank bailout efforts; meanwhile, miners plunged along with the rest of the market.

Beatings Doled Out Sectorwide — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Earnings warnings and a bankruptcy filing caused upheaval Tuesday among coal companies, chipmakers and engine manufacturers.

BP Just Can’t Win in Russia

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its joint venture with TNK is a key revenue lifeline that has helped BP cope financially in the aftermath of Deepwater Horizon. But it may soon get cut.

MAKO Surgical: Kneecapped on Sales Shortfall — Again

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A great product in a great market doesn't automatically equal great profits and share-price performance.

4 Robust Retail Stocks for Tough Times

By Traders Reserve
Same store sales are the measure of means for retailers, and these four just came through the quarter with improved numbers, so jump on their bandwagons

Save the Date? Apple’s Q3 Earnings

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Apple's earnings announcement is just two weeks away. But the best time to make a trade on AAPL might be nowhere near the July 24 report.
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