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.

Aubrey McClendon: Will He Rank Among History’s Worst CEOs?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The crap keeps piling up for Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon, but could he eventually be mentioned in the same breath as Bernie Ebbers or John Rigas?

Pfizer to Spin Off Its Animal Health Biz

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Pfizer announced Thursday its plan to spin off its animal health business into a stand-alone company named Zoetis.

Have Airline Stocks Become Defensive?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
In what might be a trend, they outperformed in May's down market. It might pay to watch this sector the next time investors hit the "off" switch on risk.

More Ways to Profit From the Student Debt Bubble

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
For instance, buy apartment REITs rather than homebuilders because the money used to pay back student loans won't be going to major purchases.

Is Facebook a Bargain at $26?

By Jeff Reeves
If you already own FB shares, you might be able to answer this question on your own ... but you'll have to forget for a moment that you own FB shares.

Bernanke the Wet Blanket — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Thursday's early rally slowed after Bernanke gave no hint of additional stimulus. Meanwhile, retailers like Lululemon and Men's Wearhouse were shelled.

Mattress Investors Sent to the Mat

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mattress stocks took a pounding Wednesday on poor outlooks from Tempur-Pedic and Mattress Firm. Can investors expect them to spring back soon?

Gold, Silver Give Back Recent Gains

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Precious metals retreated from the latest rally as Bernanke spoke in Congress about monetary policy and the state of the U.S. economy.

Should I Buy LinkedIn? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite an impressive record, it faces some serious threats, including a rapidly growing new rival called BranchOut and an inevitable slowdown in its own growth.

LULU Stock Flops Even as Lululemon Earnings Soar

By Jeff Reeves
Lululemon threw out a bevy of fantastic financial highlights in its quarterly report, but fearful investors latched onto what negative crumbs they could.

How to Buy Silver for Just $4 an Ounce

By Jeff Reeves
Silver Wheaton offers unique fixed-cost exposure to silver. In a Q&A, CEO Randy Smallwood explains how SLW does this, and what moves silver prices.

Netflix Is No Threat to Akamai

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Losing Netflix as the company builds its own content delivery network will have little impact on Akamai's bottom line -- something the market has now realized.

Starbucks: Serving a Venti Cup of Desperation

By Jeff Reeves
Starbucks and its scattered strategy should leave investors skeptical -- especially since it was focus that saved SBUX when it was struggling.

Banks, Builders and … Bedding? — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stronger news from the U.S. and Europe on the economic front helped to fuel a rally that lifted up markets above 2%, with bank stocks leading the way.

Diageo to Spend $1.54B to Boost Scotch Whisky Capacity

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Premium Scottish liquor distiller Diageo has announced that it will invest $1.54 billion to boost its production of Scotch Whiskey over the next five years.

How Has Chesapeake’s Aubrey McClendon Survived?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's a wonder that the company hasn't fired controversial CEO Aubrey McClendon yet. But with the board getting revamped, that could change soon.

Gold, Silver Both Sharply Up Wednesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver prices rocketed Wednesday afternoon amid reports of further economic weakness in the eurozone; mining stocks also headed skyward.

Taco Bell Goes Gourmet

By Jeff Reeves
Yum Brands' Taco Bell chain is switching up its lowbrow fare and offering "gourmet Mexican" food formulated by a celebrity chef.

Sara Lee Sheds Iconic Name, Becomes Hillshire Brands

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sara Lee is changing its iconic name to Hillshire Brands Company and spinning off its coffee and tea business in Europe.
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