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.

Euro, Mexico, Oh No! — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Bribery accusations hampering Wal-Mart and worries in Europe in China weighed on markets in Monday trading.

First Solar Turns to Catch Shifting Rays

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company plans to focus on developing solar power plants and offering services to utilities rather than just selling solar panels.

Overdraft Fees Get Another Look From Regulators

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
The marketing practices of nine U.S. banks are said to be under review by the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

When Do Share Buybacks Mask Excessive Compensation?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stock options issued as executive compensation can lead to anti-dilutive share repurchases. Is that always a bad thing? Not necessarily.

Hasbro: Q1 Earnings Miss Expectations

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Toymaker Hasbro took a $2.6M loss as North American sales fell and international sales rose, and adjusted earnings fell short of Street estimates.

5 Banks Customers Actually Like

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Big banks, like Bank of America, could learn a lot from these banks that have loyal customer followings.

Gold, Silver Lower on Eurozone News

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
European Union economic data released today were discouraging, exacerbating recessionary and sovereign-debt fears.

Top 10 New Products Flying Off Store Shelves

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
These items introduced in 2011 reeled in the leading sales, among them Pampers Cruiser/Swaddlers with Dry Max and Nicorette Lozenge.

Qualcomm, SanDisk: Mobile Is No Guarantee of Success

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
The mobile tech boom also presents problems, even for top suppliers, which can suffer from a range of woes while the industry's Apples and Samsungs thrive.

Wal-Mart’s Mexican Bribery Scandal: 5 Facts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart could face a lengthy federal investigation and possible fines amid revelations that top executives knew of systemic bribery at its Mexican subsidiary.

What to Glean From Oil Service Providers’ Strong Earnings

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Investors left a little surprised by strong results by Halliburton and Schlumberger shouldn't be. Here's why.

Sam’s Club’s Recipe for Using Pinterest

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Many Pinterest users share their favorite recipes. Take Sam's Club, which saw sales rise after one of its recipes became a hit on Pinterest.

Energy Independence: Boosting LNG Exports

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The U.S. will become more self-reliant by becoming a top natural gas exporter. The Sabine LNG export terminal approval is one of the first major steps in making that happen.

Big Macs and Turbines Fuel a Rally — Friday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets rallied on strong earnings from McDonald's and GE and optimism on European markets, leaving investors with a smile heading to the weekend.

Gold, Silver Down on Upbeat Earnings

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Positive eurozone news and German business confidence contributed as well.

Tech Earnings: How Three Old Amigos Fared

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Less linked today, Intel, IBM and Microsoft still merit close watching. And all reported earnings that offer strong signs of good prospects ahead.

Freight Railroads Take a Hit From the EPA

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Cleaner standards could kill coal, so freight railroads need to find a new Golden Goose.

Cry for Me, Argentina

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Argentina's latest action to seize control of YPF likely won't derail the country's economy -- but it has derailed investor interest in Argentine stocks.

McDonald’s Q1 Earnings Meet Expectations

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's posted solid first-quarter results, including a 7% gain in profits, that fell in line with analyst expectations.
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