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.

Energy Independence: Boosting LNG Exports

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 23, 2012

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 Apr 20, 2012

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 Apr 20, 2012

Positive eurozone news and German business confidence contributed as well.

Tech Earnings: How Three Old Amigos Fared

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 20, 2012

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 Apr 20, 2012

Cleaner standards could kill coal, so freight railroads need to find a new Golden Goose.

Cry for Me, Argentina

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 20, 2012

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 Apr 20, 2012

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

Now It’s Dollar Stores Vs. Drugstores

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 20, 2012

If Dollar Tree's move into pharmacy services becomes a trend, drugstores face a serious challenge.

Microsoft Surges on Earnings — But Can the Run Continue?

By Jeff Reeves Apr 20, 2012

Microsoft was headed higher Friday on a quarterly earnings beat, but don't sound the all-clear on MSFT just yet.

A Good Day or a Bad Day — It All Depends

By Richard Band Apr 20, 2012

Human Genome Sciences and eBay were among the big winners in the market on Thursday on a takeover bid and good earnings. As for some others, not such a good day

Cue the Biotech M&A Attack!

By Gene Marcial, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 20, 2012

A rush of buyout activity in biotechs like Human Genome and Illumina could produce more frenzied M&A deals down the road.

GE Earnings Inch Up, Beat Forecasts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 20, 2012

GE bested analysts’ expectations with strong earnings growth in its energy infrastructure business.

Citigroup: To Pay or Not to Pay

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 20, 2012

It's in a bind after shareholders reject Vikram Pandit's $15 million pay package. But is that really an "obscene" amount?

Ups and Downs the Norm — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 19, 2012

Markets went on a roller-coaster ride again today, starting with an early move up and coming down the remainder of the day on disappointing economic news.

Big Banks’ Earnings Fit for Goldilocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Apr 19, 2012

Big banks' earnings are a case of incremental improvements in some areas and weakness in others. All in all, they're OK -- and for now, that's good enough.

Haverty’s Builds a Stock-to-Pick Case

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Apr 19, 2012

Home furnishing retailer Haverty's is in a tough market with strong competition, but the company has the ability to grow. For now, hold your position.