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.

3 Reasons Buffett Should Buy Into the Facebook IPO

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Over the past year, Buffett has been warming up to tech stocks -- plus, Facebook meets his investing principles.

These Silver Stocks Are Golden

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Silver's already on a roll but plenty of upside ahead. Here's a couple silver stocks you can play to profit off a surge.

Europe Is No Bugaboo for VW

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Its scorching 2011 results -- with profits nearly triple GM's -- prove buyers still love German engineering, even in VW's troubled home market.

Plays Unscathed by the Coming Tax Shock

By Richard Band
Low tax rates on dividends and capital gains will most likely expire at the end of this year. Here are the investments that will be left unscathed.

4 Big Names That Are Too Hot to Handle

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Apple, McDonald's, Coke and Visa have all been on a tear of late, and for mostly good reasons. But they just aren't likely to keep their pace.

Making a Case for JC Penney

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's why I want to root for the chain -- and why it just might be the little retailer that could.

HP: Meg Whitman’s Tough Talk Is a Good Start

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Meg Whitman's blunt assessment of HP's woes -- financial, operational and strategic -- stung investors, but at least she's facing facts.

Sears Has Investors Looking Forward — and Buying

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a poor earnings report, SHLD surged even higher Thursday on news of store sales and a spin-off

Sears, Angie’s List Spike — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Sears Holdings and Angie's List both posted quarterly losses Thursday, but other positive news sent their shares higher.

P&G Will Shed 5,700 Workers

By InvestorPlace Staff
Many of the cuts, some 10% of the consumer-products giant's total workforce, will be in its huge marketing department.

3 Energy Stocks With Insider Buying You Should Know About

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three large, well-known stocks are performing well, and have also shown significant buying from company insiders. It’s time for investors to sit up and take note.

Gold Up, Silver Surges Amid U.S. Jobs Data, German Business Confidence

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mining stocks joined gold and silver prices on their way up Thursday morning, including strong gains by Yamana Gold and Silver Standard Resources.

Yelp IPO: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yelp will come public within weeks. While it has a strong brand, it still pales in comparison to Groupon, which dominates the local commerce market.

5 Ways Alex Gorsky Can Heal Ailing J&J

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Here's why Alex Gorsky, former captain in the U.S. Army Rangers, has what it takes to lead the health-care giant out of its morass.

Gannett Hikes Dividend, Announces Pay System for Websites

By InvestorPlace Staff
Gannett (GCI) will boost its dividend by 150% and buy back $300 million in stock, as well as institute a paywall system across its community newspaper websites.

Dell, Techs Head Lower — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The S&P 500 again fails to pierce the 1,360 mark and tech stocks and financials slid lower.

Best Online Retailers for Customer Satisfaction

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
American Customer Satisfaction lists Amazon.com, Overstock and eBay as top for customer service in the e-commerce category, while Netflix plunges..

Dell, Toll Brothers Among Wednesday’s Post-Earnings Losers

By InvestorPlace Staff
Dell and Toll Brothers were declining Wednesday after disappointing earnings reports, while guidance clipped Papa John's and Cheesecake Factory.

Gold, Silver Lose Ground Amid PMI Reports

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and silver prices were sliding Wednesday morning, though some miners were reporting modest gains.
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