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.

GM Takes the Crown as Global Sales Leader

By InvestorPlace Staff
General Motors' resurgence pushed the carmaker back to the top of the heap, knocking out Toyota, which fell to No. 4 after the Japanese earthquake last year.

Insider Buys Flash a Green Light for This Sector

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Strong insider buying at theme-park operator Cedar Fair reflects better times for the sector. So take a look at these other names as well.

Surveys: CEO Confidence Is on the Upswing

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Researchers say CEO optimism is key to innovation and recovery, so the buoyant results of several recent CEO surveys are good news for the economy.

Ford Offers Some Workers First Raise in 4 Years

By InvestorPlace Staff
For the first time in four years, Ford NYSE:F will offer raises to management and sales staff. White collar workers at Ford Motor Co. will also get bonuses too.

What’s Unexplained in Google’s Earnings Flop

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor
Plenty -- including why new ad formats led to an 8% drop in cost-per-click while analysts were expecting an increase. See what other questions are also unanswered.

Google Bombs, Intel Beats — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
A pair of technology sector giants headed in opposite directions after the bell rang to close out Thursday trading. Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) quickly dropped 9% in…

Despite Connecticut Change on Medicaid, Outlook Strong for Health Insurers

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Connecticut recently dropped private insurers from serving its Medicaid members, but many of the industry's big names are far from worried.

Jobs Data and Euro Debt Auctions Lift Silver, But Gold Flat

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Miners were mostly middling in early Thursday trading on flat gold and slight silver gains, but Silver Standard Resources and Coeur d'Alene were encouraging.

Disney Going Full-Bore in January

By InvestorPlace Staff
Disney has made several announcements in January, including store openings and a new retail website geared toward babies.

Family Dollar Is Bad News for Grocers

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Uh oh -- food is becoming a major draw for dollar stores, and they can easily undersell traditional grocers like Safeway.

Eastman Kodak: The Least Surprising Bankruptcy in History

By Jeff Reeves
Eastman Kodak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday -- a result that likely surprised no one keeping tabs on the company.

Should You Get Excited for GE’s Earnings?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analysts are hyping up Friday's report, expecting General Electric to shine -- but does it mean GE is perfectly healthy? And what does it mean for investors?

To Buy or to Short Best Buy?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's too weak to buy, but too strong to short. Just steer clear of this bricks-and-mortar retailer that will eventually succumb to online competitors.

7 Bellwethers to Watch This Earnings Season

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
I expect a generally positive earnings season -- with some surprises. Here are seven companies reporting in the coming days to watch closely.

All That Glitters Is Goldman — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Goldman's year-over-year profit tumbled but beat expectations, which were set mighty low.

Gold Soft, Silver Higher on Healthy U.S. Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold was slightly down Wednesday morning, but gold miners and silver prices were making broad gains.

An Antitrust Threat to Google?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The "Do No Evil" company has put its Google+ social networking content into its search results -- but not Facebook's or Twitter's. Why this could lead to big trouble.

What Jerry Yang’s Departure Means for Yahoo

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The co-founder's decision to leave is a clear signal that the Internet pioneer is up for sale. Yahoo has no other choice at this point.

Will Two Heads Be Better Than One at Kraft?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Kraft is putting its split in the capable hands of Irene Rosenfeld and Tony Vernon, but investors should consider pausing before rushing to buy KFT shares.
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