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.

Nike Stumbles on Europe and China

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The global slowdown is punishing its results -- and its stock. Nike's latest report disappointed big-time on all measures -- something investors aren't used to.

Crushed BlackBerries: RIMM’s Cautionary Tale for Investors

By Jeff Reeves
Research In Motion's perpetual freefall once again shows the importance of taking an unemotional, here-and-now approach to your holdings.

Yet Another Competitor for the iPad?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
With both Google and Samsung unveiling new tablets, the market just gained even more competition for Apple's dominant iPad. Who will come out ahead?

Court Speaks, Markets Listen — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Supreme Court ruling in favor of Obama's Affordable Care Act hit markets initially, but the indices managed to cut most losses by the end of the day.

Winners and Losers From the High Court Obamacare Ruling

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
After the volatility dies down, here's the likely lay of the land now that this historic decision is made. At least one group seems to be a sure winner.

10 Worst Stocks So Far in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
Much of the indices' gains in 2012 have been cut down by a horrid Q2. Helping weigh on Wall Street are these 10 worst stock performers. See our biggest losers list.

Gold, Silver Drop as EU Leaders Meet

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
The European summit opened in Brussels, and the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a key element in "Obamacare."

JPMorgan Chase Trading Loss May Hit $9B, Shares Drop

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
JPMorgan Chase's previously announced $2 billion trading loss may be closer to $9 billion as the bank tries to exit the credit derivatives trades that went bad.

A Ruling That’s Good for Health Care Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A $2.7 trillion industry representing 18% of the economy now knows where it's headed. Losing the individual mandate would have been a worst-case scenario for it.

3 Wall Street Deals That Fizzled in Q2

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Three companies targeted for buyouts still haven't (or declined to) pull the trigger in Q2, leaving shareholders wondering whether management did right by them.

InBev-Grupo Modelo Deal: Everybody Wins

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Anheuser-Busch looks like it will take control of Mexico's largest beer company, but who will benefit most from the deal? Everyone -- and then some.

Housing Rivets Markets Again — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets extended Tuesday's rally with help from a positive durable goods report, as well as a homebuilder rally fueled by May home sales and Lennar earnings.

Yahoo Rediscovers the Ad Business

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo interim CEO's renewed focus on advertising might seem a "duh" strategy, but it's quite the deviation from the crooked path Yahoo has been traveling.

Gold, Silver Weak Ahead of EU Summit

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nothing significant is expected given German PM Merkel's statement that there will be no collective sharing of eurozone debt liabilities as long as she lives.

How Lithium Can Power Your Portfolio

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's an overlooked way to cash in on booming demand in high tech, where the element is used in nearly everything. Here's where to mine lithium's riches.

In Retail, High End’s Pain Is Low End’s Gain

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Discount retailers have greatly outperformed the luxury brand in the past two months. Is the low-end segment still the better bet? The answer is in the headlines.

6 Hottest American Brands

By Douglas McIntyre, Co-Founder & Editor, 24/7 Wall St.
Forget just the financials, take a look at today's top brands through the eyes of the consumer. These six top the list of favorites.

O’Reilly Auto Crashes After Cutting Outlook

By Jeff Reeves
O'Reilly cut its second-quarter outlook Tuesday, with even the weather getting some blame. Is the growth over for ORLY and other auto parts stocks?

New York Times Co.’s Pointless CEO Search

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The most important skill any NYT CEO must have is the ability to let Chairman Arthur Sulzberger do whatever he wants -- and then become a scapegoat when things go wrong.
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