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.

‘Pink Slime’ Is Suppressing Beef Demand

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 29, 2012

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 Mar 29, 2012

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 Mar 29, 2012

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 Mar 29, 2012

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 Mar 29, 2012

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 Mar 28, 2012

A spurned bid from Bristol-Myers Squibb sends AMLN up 54% on speculation that other offers will roll in.

March Could Be Madness for U.S. Car Sales

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 28, 2012

A forecast from TrueCar.com points to a slam-dunk month, with unit sales hitting a level not seen since August 2007.

Gold, Silver Lower on Durable-Goods Report

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 28, 2012

News that Chinese manufacturers' profits contracted sharply in the first two months contributed as well.

Insider Selling at Green Mountain Coffee

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 28, 2012

The chairman and two directors sold huge chunks of GMCR just weeks before SBUX announced its single-cup brewer.

Tapping the Mississippi Lime for Oil

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 28, 2012

Here's yet another vast U.S. energy source that's drawing new attention, thanks to advanced drilling techniques. And here's how you can play it.

New Apple High Amid the Dips — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Mar 27, 2012

While the major indexes slipped back after Monday's jump, Apple set yet another record.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch for This Week

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 27, 2012

Many stocks fall temporarily on lower-than-expected earnings announcements, providing quick short opportunities.

The (Nearly) Impossible-to-Replicate … AutoZone?

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 27, 2012

AutoZone has enjoyed an uncanny amount of success with its glut of stock buybacks -- a feat many other companies have tried (and failed) to repeat.

Gold, Silver Higher on Lower U.S. Home Prices

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 27, 2012

Mixed consumer-confidence reports and a sliding dollar helped fuel the rise.

Are These 3 ‘Comeback Stocks’ for Real?

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Mar 27, 2012

Everyone loves a comeback, but before investing in these rallying stocks, consider some of these facts.

Keystone XL Isn’t the Only Canada-Gulf Oil Pipeline in the Works

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 27, 2012

There are reports this week that Enbridge and Enterprise Products Partners are planning crude oil pipelines from Canada tar sands to Gulf Coast refineries.