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.

Dow in the Dumps — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 6, 2012

The other shoe finally dropped Tuesday, as the markets took by far their worst dip in an otherwise upbeat 2012. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…

6 Stocks for the Economic Divide

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Mar 6, 2012

This array of stocks gives you the strongest players serving both ends of the income spectrum.

Why Qualcomm Is Uber Confident

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 6, 2012

Qualcomm announced a 16% increase in its dividend, as well as a $4 billion share buyback, thanks to solid growth on several fronts.

Gold, Silver Down Sharply on Greek Bond Swap Worries

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 6, 2012

Credit default swap payments could be triggered soon if not enough bondholders agree to the debt swap now on offer.

Zynga Gets Into the Real Estate Business

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 6, 2012

Zynga plans to buy its San Francisco headquarters building for $228 million.

Coke and Pepsi Hear It From the Food Police

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 6, 2012

The Center for Science & the Public Interest is raising an alarm that a chemical used in some sodas to produce its caramel color can cause cancer.

China Clips U.S. Markets — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Mar 5, 2012

Beijing lowered its official growth target from 8% to 7.5%, and that helped cool off stocks.

Yahoo Gets Ready for the Knife

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 5, 2012

Yahoo has failed multiple times at trying to expand its avenues of growth, so now the company is willing to make the tough choices.

Sears Holdings-Berkshire Hathaway Comparison: Not a Compliment

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Mar 5, 2012

Despite Sears stock more than doubling in the past two months, Eddie Lampert's moves -- while similar to Buffett's -- hint toward a shaky future for Sears.

New Fuel for GM and Chrysler Pickup Trucks

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 5, 2012

Both are launching models that will run on compressed natural gas along with conventional gasoline. And the vehicles will be converted before delivery.

Homebuilder Stocks: Is the Pullback Over?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 5, 2012

After a spectacular four-month run-up and expected correction, which stocks look best in this sector?

Would Warren Buffett Buy Apple Now?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 5, 2012

Apple stock has run up by 44% since mid-December, and analysts can't change their price targets fast enough. But what would the Oracle have to say about AAPL?

Carnival Shares Are Cruising Despite Troubles

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 3, 2012

Shipwrecks, fires and robbery have plagued Carnival cruise ships recently. Yet the stock continues to hold above technical support.

Rising Gas Prices: Detroit Finally Has Wheels That Still Sell

By InvestorPlace Staff Mar 2, 2012

U.S. carmakers saw their fuel-efficient models take off in February as gasoline prices hit record highs for this time of year.

A Year Later: 10 Companies Hit Hard By the Japanese Earthquake

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 2, 2012

Even a year later, numerous companies still feel the effects of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. Here's a look at the businesses, and where they stand now.

Why PetSmart May Be Dogging It Soon

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 2, 2012

It has been a category killer so far, but the landscape is starting to shift, with aggressive competition coming from the likes of Target and Wal-Mart.