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.

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.

March Could Be Madness for U.S. Car Sales

By InvestorPlace Staff
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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