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.

Facebook Unfriends Zynga, Groupon and other Social Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
The initial 'Facebook effect' for the group hasn't been helpful as money seems to be flowing from them and into FB. Plus, their fundamental problems remain.

Gold, Silver Gain for Second Day

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Precious metals stage a mini-rally on Friday to end an otherwise rough week.

Forget Facebook: What’s Warren Buffett See in GM and Viacom?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Brands and value explain Berkshire Hathaway's new stakes in the auto and media giants, as his new lieutenants learn to bend it like Buffett.

Starbucks Makes Major Management Changes

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
The Seattle-based coffee giant announced several major leadership changes earlier this week. Here's the new lineup.

Sears & J.C. Penney: No Longer the Belles of the Ball

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Sears and Penney's, two icons of the retail industry, are in deep trouble, and choosing which one will live long and prosper is not an easy call.

Yahoo Finds a Creative Way to Unload Its Alibaba Stake

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo (YHOO) reportedly is close to a deal to unload most of its stake in Alibaba.

The Running of the Retailers: Earnings Winners and Losers

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
U.S. retailers released earnings yesterday and their was a mixed bag of strong earnings and disappointments. Here are a list of 7 to review.

Not the Time Yet for Homebuilder Stocks

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
The sector got some good news this week, but it came during a market slump. So investors are better off waiting for the carnage to end before moving in.

Can Conoco’s Divide-and-Conquer Plan Win?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Spinning off its refining business to focus exclusively on producing oil and gas, particularly in North America, could be brilliant -- or short-sighted.

Social Stocks Sell Till the Bell — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Facebook priced its IPO after the bell Thursday, but social stocks' ears already were ringing thanks to a sector-wide drubbing during the day.

Starbucks’ Juice Brand Positioned for Growth

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
An analyst who visited Starbucks' Evolution Fresh juice bar in a Seattle suburb said he feels the 'brand is well-positioned to grab market share.'

Strong Rally in Gold, Silver as Euro Weakens Further

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver were solidy higher Thursday even as the euro slipped lower versus the dollar and weekly U.S. unemployment claims were unchanged.

Wal-Mart vs. Target: Which One Is Better?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The nation's top discount chains are both on the mend, but only one stock looks to be a profitable short-term bet. Here's how they stack up.

If I Owned Yahoo I’d Be Pissed, Too

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
With all the mistakes Yahoo! appears to be making, its best bet might be to review 5 ideas on how to rebuild the business, or perhaps get ready for sale

Gilead Sciences’ HIV Drugs Clear a Hurdle

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Full FDA approval should come next -- but if not, watch out, because Gilead is very heavily dependent on its HIV drug lineup, and patents will be expiring.

Friday’s Facebook IPO: Hold Off For Now

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Facebook's IPO on Friday could be the largest in U.S. history, but it might be better for individual investors to wait for the dust to settle before jumping in

5 Most ‘Gay-Friendly’ Fortune 500 Companies

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Corporate Equality Index continues to be a harbinger of change. Investors wanting to do good by doing right should pay attention to these five Fortune 500 companies.

It’s Finally Time to Merge Yahoo and AOL

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The two flawed companies would have a much better chance as one, with Tim Armstrong running the show because he's at least making progress at AOL.

Retail and Europe Spoil the Day: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Continued pressure from economic troubles in Europe, particularly Greece, weighed on the markets, dropping an early rally down for the day.
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