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.

Where Did Warren Buffett Go Wrong?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer May 4, 2012

Berkshire's returns trailed the S&P 500 for the third straight year, leaving many to question where Warren Buffett has come up short. The answer is a little buried.

Why Best Buy Should Follow Target’s Kindle Kibosh

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger May 4, 2012

Taking Kindle off shelves won't stop the constant march of e-tailing, but it could slow Amazon's progress and buy TGT, BBY and others time to regroup.

Facebook Priced, GMCR Punched — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 3, 2012

Facebook announced the pricing for its upcoming IPO, and Green Mountain took an expected beating after Wednesday's disappointing earnings report.

One Thing RIM Won’t Change With BlackBerrys

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer May 3, 2012

RIMM promises that some of its future models will still come with physical keyboards, despite showing a prototype without one.

Insider Selling Hinted at Green Mountain’s Cliff Dive

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor May 3, 2012

Big insider sales in February raised the flag, and we warned you about it in March. Did you miss the warning and get caught in the latest beat-down?

Gold, Silver Down on U.S. Jobs, ECB Policy

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor May 3, 2012

The European Central Bank decided to hold eurozone interest rates steady.

Pepsi Brings Back ‘King of Pop’ for New Ads

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer May 3, 2012

Pepsi has made a deal with the estate of Michael Jackson to use the late star's image for a TV commercial, special edition cans and other ads.

Health Insurers Weathering Sickly Q1 Results

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer May 3, 2012

A large swath of managed care companies had lousy Q1 earnings, but few have fallen to bargain prices. Are there any values to be found in the sector?

Why Gold Miners’ Solid Q1 Numbers Weren’t Enough for Investors

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer May 3, 2012

Gold miners produced solid numbers in the first quarter, and investors cared to the sum of zero, selling them off anyway. Why? And could the drubbing continue?

Spirit Airlines Boycott Call Soars on Facebook

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer May 3, 2012

Facebook users create a boycott page against Spirit Airlines after the company refuses to refund the ticket of a Vietnam Vet facing terminal cancer.

First-Quarter Media Winners and Losers

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor May 3, 2012

Here's how CBS, Comcast, Time Warner stack up, and what to expect from Viacom and Disney.

What the Oil Majors’ Earnings Reveal

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor May 3, 2012

In a mixed quarter, refining clearly remains a sore point even as production profits continue apace. Expect the same to hold for smaller firms as well.

Should I Buy Clorox? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor May 3, 2012

It has plenty of strengths, but some serious flaws at the moment as well, such as slow economy and falling gross margins.

How the Shorts Figured Out Green Mountain

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor May 2, 2012

GMCR sank by almost 40% after the bell Wednesday as the company cut its full-year earnings forecast. But several red flags preceded the report.

MasterCard, Visa Earnings Trump Forecasts

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer May 2, 2012

Credit card companies MasterCard and Visa both reported quarterly earnings Wednesday that beat Wall Street's expectations.

Green Mountain Coffee Grounded — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor May 2, 2012

After a lackluster day for the markets, Green Mountain set off fireworks with disappointing K-Cup sales and a lowered forecast that sent GMCR shares plunging.