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.

Warren Buffett Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

By InvestorPlace Staff Apr 17, 2012

Berkshire Hathaway's leader says it's not life-threatening -- and that it won't interrupt his daily routine while he gets treatment.

First Solar Slashes Jobs, Closes Plant

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 17, 2012

Solar panel maker First Solar (FSLR) is laying off employees and shutting down production lines to trim costs.

Gold Weaker, Silver Higher as Nations Pledge Support for IMF

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 17, 2012

Gold prices were weaker but silver was higher Tuesday morning amid good news from Europe and Goldman Sachs. Gold and silver miners were both on the rise.

Energy Independence: Natural Gas for Cars

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 17, 2012

As transportation fuels, CNG and LNG solve a lot of problems -- if the problems of converting to them can be solved. Progress is being made.

YPF: When Politics Become a Factor

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 17, 2012

What investors should know about energy firm YPF following news of a possible Argentine takeover, as well as broader lessons about governmental interference.

Goldman Profits Exceed Expectations

By InvestorPlace Staff Apr 17, 2012

Goldman Sachs announced an increase in net income and an increase in their dividend, this coming despite lagging growth in revenues.

Stock of the Day: International Game Technology

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Apr 17, 2012

IGT is a strong player in the multimedia and graphics software space, but their recent financial results have been lackluster. Consider them a hold.

Coca-Cola Reports Solid First-Quarter Results

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 17, 2012

Worldwide volume growth of 5% powers KO earnings. International sales were a strong point, up 6%.

Big Banks Face a Potential Ticking Time Bomb

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Apr 17, 2012

BofA, Citi and Morgan Stanley could get hit with credit downgrades by Moody's. Though not a kiss of death, it would be yet another obstacle for the banks.

What’s Worrying Google’s Sergey Brin

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 17, 2012

The search giant's co-founder thinks threats to the open Internet are getting 'scary' -- including rivals' closed platforms and government censorship.

Chipmakers in the Spotlight as Intel and AMD Get Set to Report

By Rick Pendergraft, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 17, 2012

Intel and AMD report earnings this week against a rocky backdrop for tech stocks.

Why Some Blue-Collar Stocks Are Tough as Nails Right Now

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Apr 17, 2012

Alcoa has mustered consistent earnings for the past two years despite swings in aluminum prices -- like a few other companies, streamlining has saved the day.

Banks Climb, Nasdaq Crawls — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Apr 16, 2012

Banking stocks were buoyed by Citigroup's better-than-expected earnings, while selling in Apple brought the Nasdaq down for the day.

Video Games Join the Ride on Disney Cruises

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 16, 2012

Disney is bringing video games aboard its newest $1 billion cruise ships, letting kids and parents play on super-high-definition, interactive screens.