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.

Gold Ending Week on Downward Path

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor May 11, 2012

U.S. and Chinese economic reports contributed to gold's slide to end the week. Mining stocks mostly were a mixed bag.

So, Jamie Dimon: What Do You Think of the Volcker Rule Now?

By Jeff Reeves May 11, 2012

A "rogue trader" lost $2 billion for JPMorgan Chase, leaving us all scratching our heads and wondering "Why is this nonsense allowed to keep happening?"

Markets Catch a Break — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 10, 2012

The Dow and S&P 500 caught their breath Thursday, though earnings-battered Cisco managed to take down several tech stocks with it.

Gold Recovers as Euro Jitters Ease

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor May 10, 2012

Gold and silver were recovering Thursday morning amid a positive report on U.S. unemployment and easing concerns across the Atlantic. Miners were a mixed bag.

Kohl’s Holds No Reason to Buy or Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor May 10, 2012

Kohl's first quarter earnings were better than Wall Street expected, but still nothing to write home about, or make investors flock to the stock

Sony Losses Continue to Climb

By InvestorPlace Staff May 10, 2012

Sony reported continued losses in their business operations, and the hope for a recovery is based on where they do their best work: consumer electronics

Don’t Write Off Whole Tech Sector Just Because Cisco Sucks

By Jeff Reeves May 10, 2012

Its earnings and lowered guidance have investors panicking, but the worry should be isolated to CSCO -- not the broader sector at large.

Yahoo-Alibaba: Talk About Lousy Timing!

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor May 10, 2012

Both companies would have done much better if a deal had happened a year ago.

Casino Stocks Are Getting Clubbed, But the Coast Looks Clear

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer May 10, 2012

Despite recent selloffs across the table, casinos' recent earnings actually point to progress, with Macau progressing persistently and Vegas on the mend.

America’s 10 Most Powerful Female CEOs

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer May 10, 2012

Only 39 companies in the Fortune 1000 are female-led, but that list includes several powerful firms. Here's a look at the 10 biggest companies helmed by women.

When Momentum Stocks Lose Their Mojo

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor May 10, 2012

Momentum stocks such as Priceline and Chipotle have been hit hard in the recent market downturn. Here's the approach investors should take with names like these.

Spain’s Still a Pain — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 9, 2012

Concerns over Spanish bond yields, as well as continued worries about Greece, kept the broader markets at bay, though AOL and DIS gained on earnings news.

BYOD’s Winners and Losers

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor May 9, 2012

With more employees bringing their own devices to work, the corporate IT landscape is shifting dramatically. Here are the companies profiting -- and taking it on the chin.

Gold No Safe Haven From European Turmoil

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor May 9, 2012

Gold prices fall for a third consecutive day as markets react to European political change. Gold miners, however, were headed north.

Yahoo! Resume Scandal Claims a First Victim

By InvestorPlace Staff May 9, 2012

Yahoo! board member Patti Hart will not seek board reelection after controversy over her role in hiring CEO Scott Thompson, who lied on his job resume.

Disney Stock Hits New High Thanks to Quarter’s Hollywood Ending

By Jeff Reeves May 9, 2012

Even though it wasn't factored into the most recent earnings, 'The Avengers' had plenty to do with Disney's post-earnings pop -- saving it from the 'John Carter' flop.