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.

Manufacturing Data Boosts Gold, Silver

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver were higher Monday morning on manufacturing reports from China and the U.S., among other data, and miners also were making gains.

Starbucks Pushes Deeper Into China

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Seeing a still largely untapped market, it's branching out from China's big cities to smaller markets throughout the country.

5 Things Wal-Mart Has That Amazon Doesn’t

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon is threatening Wal-Mart as the No. 1 shopping destination. But Wal-Mart succeeds in some areas where Amazon fails. Take a look.

Here Comes a Bidding War for Amylin

By Gene Marcial, InvestorPlace Contributor
Approval of its diabetes drug has Big Pharma banging on its door, with Bristol-Myers Squibb already said to have offered $3.5 billion, or $22 per share.

3 Big Banks Face a Credit Downgrade

By InvestorPlace Staff
Moody’s warns Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and Citigroup of a three-notch cut, which would put them at disadvantage versus their rivals.

Is Annie’s a Looming Case of Indigestion?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's a great story, but waiting for the price drop that IPO history says is likely, makes more sense. Meantime, consider Hain Celestial or Monster Beverage.

Small Gains for Gold, Silver End a Down March

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumer spending in February rose at its fastest rate in seven months. Consumer spending has risen for three straight months and personal income for five.

Red Hat Proves Free Can Pay Off Big

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor
It's the first open-source software company to hit $1 billion in sales -- and its stock has just rocketed to a 12-year high.

One Woman’s Take on Augusta National’s Old-Fashioned Rule

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
The all-male Augusta National Golf Club typically has offered membership to its corporate sponsors -- but now one of these sponsors is a woman, making for a sticky situation.

6 Biggest Market Surprises of the First Quarter

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Six stories caught the market off guard in early 2012. Here's a review of those headlines that surprised investors over the last three months.

With National Sports Network, News Corp. Would Be Picking a Fight It Can’t Win

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Reports that News Corp. is considering launching a national sports network to compete with Disney's ESPN provoke consternation among some market observers.

Best Buy Sells Off — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The consumer electronics retailer drops 7% on a sorry fourth-quarter report. Coming next: Store closures and better customer service.

How Bank of America Padded CEO’s Pay for Another Year

By InvestorPlace Staff
Bank of America indicated it will cut CEO Brian Moynihan's pay this year because of 2011's shoddy stock performance, but accounting might help soften the blow.

‘Pink Slime’ Is Suppressing Beef Demand

By InvestorPlace Staff
The industry is defending itself, even claiming that the end result will be higher prices. But consumers may never go back.

Gold, Silver Down for 2nd Straight Month

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
U.S. 4Q GDP rose as expected and weekly unemployment claims dropped again as consensus grows for the sustainability of the U.S. recovery.

17 Companies Spending $2 Billion on Stock Buybacks Every Year

By Jeff Reeves
After years on the rise, stock buybacks are declining. But several companies still spend billions on buybacks each year -- though they don't always pay off.

Best Buy Closing 50 Stores — But Still Ignoring Customers

By Jeff Reeves
BBY's earnings report revealed the electronics retailer will close 50 big stores and open 100 smaller locations. However, here's why the turnaround plan may be doomed.

Did American Airlines Thrust Itself Into US Airways’ Arms?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
When American Airlines parent AMR asked to have its union contracts thrown out, it might have made it easier for another carrier to swoop in and snap it up.

Amylin Perks Up on Rejection — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
A spurned bid from Bristol-Myers Squibb sends AMLN up 54% on speculation that other offers will roll in.
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