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.

Will Crime Pay Off for Prison Stocks?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Legendary fund manager Bill Ackman thinks crime might pay off for prison stocks. Here's why.

Can the Average Investor Cash in on the Latest Mergers?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Owning a stock involved in a merger or acquisition is a lot like winning the lottery. Find out how you can stack the odds in your favor.

Amgen’s Buyback History Doesn’t Sparkle

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amgen is enjoying a nice run-up since its December stock buyback. But will it end up having been the best deal for shareholders?

AOL Struggling to Patch Things Up

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
While AOL has shown a strong turnaround in 2012, its hyper-local Patch news sites are having difficulty gaining any significant traction.

3 Things That Could Bite Apple’s Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
When everything is going just right, that's when it's time to worry. Here are a few things Apple shareholders should be nervous about.

Gold, Silver Heading Lower Before the Weekend

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Most mining stocks were following gold and silver prices south Friday morning, though Hecla Mining and Pan American Silver were making slight gains.

Groupon: Buy, Sell, or Short?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company doesn't solve a problem, and there are no barriers to entry to its business.

Bitterness Trumps Facts About GM Bailout and Its Record Profits

By Jeff Reeves
A recent article about General Motors' earnings prompted a lot of vitriol. Let's take a look at some of the responses -- and the misconceptions they reveal.

Whole Foods’ New Balancing Act

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
To continue to grow, the chain may need to lower its prices -- but can it maintain the quality customers expect while doing so?

5 Stocks Billionaires Love Right Now

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The world's best hedge fund managers recently disclosed their fourth-quarter holdings. Here's a look at five stocks that billionaires spent their money on.

5 Plays 3M’s New CEO Must Run to Win

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
As CEO Buckley hands over the reins, the stakes are high for 3M to get this changing of the guard right.

2 Stocks to Watch for the Earnings Junkies

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Canadian oil extractor Cenovus and international pharmaceutical company Teva announced positive earnings reports lately. See how they each stack up.

GM Sets Off Automakers — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Its record profit in 2011 had investors racing into auto stocks. Amazon, however, slid on a downgrade.

4 ‘Sustainable’ Gaming Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
With casino stocks especially, the only sure thing is that luck can change fast. But here are some best bets.

ConocoPhillips Shows Why Stock Buybacks Are a Waste of Money

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The money ConocoPhillips has put toward share repurchases would've gone a lot further with shareholders in the form of dividends.

Gold, Silver Lower Amid Positive U.S. Economic Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mining stocks bucked gold and silver prices' move lower Thursday, with Kinross Gold (KGC) leading the pack forward.

Tesla Earnings Mixed, But Model X Crossover Is All the Rage

By InvestorPlace Staff
Tesla's (TSLA) electric Model X crossover became an immediate hit after last week's launch, bringing in $40 million in pre-sales in a day.

Thanks, Taxpayers! General Motors Tallies Biggest Profit EVER

By Jeff Reeves
General Motors (GM) posts record profits for 2011, but the automaker misses forecasts thanks to global troubles. Meanwhile, taxpayers have fuel for their gripe.

Dow Jones Hits a Bump — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The Dow Jones Industrial Average drops 97 points Wednesday -- its biggest single-day loss of 2012. Zynga led the way down.
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