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.

Wall Street’s Biggest Winners & Losers of Q2

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

As a whole, energy stocks stunk up Wall Street for the past three months, while utilities smelled like roses. Here's a look at the individual best and worst.

2 D.C.-Area Utilties Battle for Power

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 3, 2012

With power out in much of the D.C. region, utility companies Dominion and Pepco try to satisfy both customers and shareholders over the coming week.

Gold, Silver Stagnant Despite Talk of QE3

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 2, 2012

More talk of QE3 spurred by poor manufacturing numbers did little to inspire gold and silver prices Monday. Miners also had a mixed going.

Manufacturing Woes Stop the Mo: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 2, 2012

Markets reacted to a disappointing manufacturing report, starting out in negative territory before coming back for slight gains in the S&P and Nasdaq.

Why McDonald’s Plans to Play Chicken

By InvestorPlace Staff Jul 2, 2012

With new CEO Don Thompson at the helm, McDonald's now has plans to make a surprising menu shift -- less beef, more chicken. Find out why.

East Coast Drivers Catch a Big Break

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 2, 2012

A last-minute deal between Sunoco and Carlyle will keep the region's biggest refinery open. And Carlyle says it'll make major upgrades so it can use cheaper WTI.

Should I Buy Bristol-Myers Squibb? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 2, 2012

Its deal to buy diabetes-drug maker Amylin will help, given that market's potential. Still, patent expirations loom large and won't be easily overcome.

AMC Channels Dropped by Dish Over Fee Dispute

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 2, 2012

Dish Network has dropped AMC's cable channels from its lineup after the two companies could not agree on carrying fees.

Best Buy’s Last Chance May Be Coming Soon

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 2, 2012

Best Buy founder Richard Shulze is making overtures to take the struggling company private in what might be its best chance for long term survival.

Jamie Dimon May Be in Danger

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 2, 2012

The hot water keeps getting hotter for the once-lauded CEO. It's no longer unthinkable that the huge trading loss could cost Dimon his job.

In 2Q, No Deja Vu for Nasdaq

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 2, 2012

It didn't come close to matching the first quarter's performance. But it had plenty of hot stories, from Facebook to RIM (and there's always Apple).

Don’t Get Starry-Eyed Over Constellation

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Jul 2, 2012

Constellation Brands' deal to buy out InBev's share of the Crown Imports business was a major coup, but STZ's core business makes it a lesser 'sin stock.'

10 Best Stocks So Far in 2012

By Jeff Reeves Jun 29, 2012

As we mark the year's halfway point, it's worth taking a look back at some of the market's best performers. Some of the names just might surprise you.

Friday Apple Rumors: Chrome Causing MacBook Air Crashes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 29, 2012

Wireless providers were afraid of iPhone's dominance; Chrome browser crashes MacBooks; and manual text-entry searches outperform Siri.

Rare Earth Investors: China Decides When You Get to Eat

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Jun 29, 2012

China holds the reins, but a couple of developments could mean good things for rare earth stockholders.

Murdoch’s Newspapers Have Nowhere to Hide

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 29, 2012

If I worked for The Wall Street Journal, the split-up of News Corp. (NASDAQ:NWSA) would scare me deeply. Rupert Murdoch’s newspapers, including his Pulitzer Prize-winning crown…