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.

Starbucks & Green Mountain Are Still a Team

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 22, 2012

A new deal ensures that Starbucks' K-Cups will be usable in Green Mountain's new, enhanced machines even as Starbucks preps its own machines for a fall launch.

Memo to Discovery: Don’t Drop Oprah

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 22, 2012

Discovery's OWN is losing money, but it shouldn't throw in the towel on Oprah. OWN was hurt by early over-hyping, and many of its problems can be fixed.

McDonald’s CEO Skinner Stepping Down

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Mar 22, 2012

McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner, who helmed MCD shares to 300% gains since late 2004, is stepping down, leaving the company to Don Thompson.

7 Tech Stocks Challenging Their Dot-Com Price Highs

By Jeff Reeves Mar 22, 2012

The Nasdaq has cleared 3,000, and now some of tech's biggest names are at or above their dot-com highs. Here's who's there -- and who's worth keeping around.

GMCR, Watson Zoom on Deals — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Mar 21, 2012

Green Mountain gets a much-needed lift from Starbucks, and Watson is buying generic-drug maker Actavis.

Oracle Shares: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 21, 2012

This tech giant is on a roll, but it's hardly in the clear. Its focus on smart deals and a rebounding economy do bode well for now.

BAC’s Moynihan Has a Huge Job Ahead

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 21, 2012

Fixing the nation’s second-largest bank is a marathon, not a sprint -- and Moynihan has already made big mistakes.

Most Ethical Companies 2012 – 100+ Co.’s with a Conscience

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 21, 2012

Ethisphere has completed its 2012 ranking of the World's Most Ethical Companies list, including Starbucks, General Electric, Intel, Hasbro and others.

The Battle of the Athletic Apparel Retailers

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 21, 2012

Nike and Lululemon report earnings Thursday. Who'll win with investors as both of these stocks sit near all-time highs?

China Hits Markets, Materials — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Mar 20, 2012

The prospect of a cooling China gives Wall Street a chill. But some Chinese solar shares soared after a smaller-than-expected U.S. tariff ruling.

4 Reasons Why Wendy’s Will Never Top McDonald’s

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 20, 2012

Wendy’s ekes past Burger King to take the No. 2 spot -- but it’s a hollow victory. It can never go beyond that.

Generic Versions of Boniva Approved By the FDA

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 20, 2012

The FDA approved the first generic versions of osteoporosis drug Boniva, allowing manufacturers like Apotex, Orchid Healthcare and Mylan to make the drug.

Slower Starts Should Cool Homebuilders

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 20, 2012

And that would likely be for the better in the long term by helping to create the opportunity for some buys in this overextended sector.

Gold, Silver Down Following U.S. Housing, Building Permits

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 20, 2012

Gold and silver opened lower Tuesday morning, and numerous mining shares also were heading downward in early trading.

15% Return on Solar Investments Attracts Buffett, KKR and Google

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 20, 2012

U.S. solar developers are luring cash at record rates from investors like Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG).

America’s 10 Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 20, 2012

A recently released report on the country's 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains show Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings are among fastest-growing. See the top ten.