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.

Adelson Rolls the Spanish Dice

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Las Vegas Sands billionaire CEO Sheldon Adelson recently announced a plan to create a "mini-Las Vegas" in troubled Spain. Is he crazy -- or crazy like a fox?

ConocoPhillips’ Happy Divorce

By Gene Marcial, InvestorPlace Contributor
The spin-off of the refining operations is good news for investors.

Google Fined $25,000 by the FCC

By InvestorPlace Staff
Google's Street Map application has come under FCC scrutiny for "payload data" infractions, costing the company a $25,000 fine.

Mattel’s First-Quarter Profits Slide 53%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Mattel announces lower first-quarter profits and revenue, misses Street expectations.

Is Trouble Brewing Ahead for Starbucks?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
It won't take much for this high-flying stock’s price to cool off. Here's why investors should wait for that to happen before buying.

4 Sony Mistakes, 4 Lessons for Apple

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Just a few missteps can turn a juggernaut into an also-ran. Here's how Sony's fall can teach Apple a few things about how to stay on top.

Ending With a Thud — Friday’s IP Market Recap

By InvestorPlace Staff
You can try blaming Friday the 13th for today’s misery on Wall Street, but that wouldn’t be doing justice to the damage Monday and Tuesday…

Gold, Silver Down on Lower China GDP

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
China growth comes in lower than expected, and eurozone concerns linger.

Energy Independence: First, the Pipelines

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Suddenly, America is closer to being self-sufficient. But this goal will remain out of reach until the infrastructure is built. Investors, take note.

5 Reasons to Love Coinstar

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
There's good reason for this consistent earner's big jump today: Its raised forecasts bode very well for future growth.

Netflix’ Investment in Mad Men Will Pay Off

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
As it signs more streaming deals for TV shows, Netflix will leave rivals even further behind.

Apple’s Un-American Stance on Taxes

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
It did shareholders a favor by declaring a dividend and launching a buyback plan, but its refusal to repatriate overseas income is wrongheaded.

Nasdaq’s Big Names Romp — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Google (GOOG) surged before Thursday's earnings report, then announced an 'effective' stock split. Meanwhile, Starbucks hit an all-time high.

Google: Earnings Beat, ‘Effective’ Stock Split

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google posted a respectable earnings report Thursday, but the real news was the company's "effective" stock split. Here are the details.

Where Will These 4 High-Flying Blue-Chip Stocks Go Next?

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple, Chipotle, Lorillard and MasterCard have hit or are near all-time highs. But more importantly: Where do they go from here?

Gold, Silver Prices Glimmer as Outlook Eases

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver prices were heading higher Thursday after a number of data reports, with mining stocks coming along for the ride.

Financials in Focus on Friday

By Rick Pendergraft, InvestorPlace Contributor
Take a look at the fundamental and sentimental backdrops for JPMorgan and Wells Fargo before the pair reports quarterly earnings tomorrow.

4 Retail Stocks to Buy Now — and 2 to Avoid

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
These four retailers appear to have an edge over their competition. These other two names, don't.

Huzzah, Alcoa! (Maybe) — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
That today's bounce is due to AA's earnings report is debatable. It could easily be just a beaten-down market showing some life.
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