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.

Lorillard Getting More Bang Than Altria for Its CEO Buck

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
We take a look at two tobacco companies to see whether Altria's CEO is worth $20 million more than Lorillard's. Get our verdict.

Who Fared Better in 2011: Bottom-Fishers or Bandwagoners?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The returns of 2010's best and worst stocks in 2011 reaffirmed two things: All stocks come with risk, and past performance doesn't dictate future behavior.

Netflix, Lululemon Take Off — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
NFLX shares jump on news its customers viewed 2 billion hours of streaming content in the last quarter of 2012; LULU climbs on a Goldman Sachs recommendation.

Teva’s New CEO Is Battle-Tested. Good Thing

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Drug industry vet Jeremy Levin earned his stripes making deals for Bristol-Myers Squibb, but he'll face tough going at the generic-drug maker.

Don’t Jump Over Lowe’s Online ‘Expansion’

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Lowe's purchase of a leading online home improvement retailer is good news for consumers, but investors shouldn't bank on a huge stock move.

Gold, Silver Falter Following Tuesday’s Gains

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold rose slightly, while silver slipped in Wednesday morning trading.

Can Scott Thompson Turn Yahoo Around?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
PayPal president Scott Thompson has been tapped for a difficult task: Find Yahoo's future role on the Internet -- and bring the company back to prominence.

Mead Johnson Bounce Followed J&J Script

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Mead Johnson's recent Enfamil scare sent many investors packing -- but those who stuck with the stock could soon be rewarded.

Emerging Market Plays That Soared, or Not, in 2011

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Most of my picks turned out well, but alas, not all. My big winners inlcuded Visa and Unilever, and the busts included P&G and Nestle.

Defense Cuts May Not Slash Boeing and Lockheed

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Long term, the giant contractors have strong hopes to keep thriving, including robust new contracts with foreign governments and nondefense deals.

Defense Wins Championships

By Richard Band
Beef up on short-term bonds and other fixed-income instruments. Weed out high-risk stocks in favor of lower-volatility issues paying generous dividends.

Bulls Ring in 2012 With a Romp — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The Dow and S&P open trading with 1.5% jumps, with banks leading the way.

New Year Starts With Gold, Silver Surge

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Positive economic data sends precious metals, miners flying to kick off the first day of trading in 2012.

BP Won’t Ever Get $42 Billion From Halliburton

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
After all, Halliburton’s market cap is only $31 billion, and it has just $2 billion in cash. A far smaller settlement is more likely.

Why AOL Is a Better Bet Than IAC/Interactive

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
In 2011, Tim Armstrong's company sank while Barry Diller's jumped. But this year will be different. Here's why you should sell IAC and buy AOL instead.

FDA, Insurers Demand Tests for New Drugs

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Pressure on pharmaceutical companies for evidence that their drugs work is fueling a surge in the global market for "companion diagnostics."

Your Starbucks Fix Is About to Cost More

By Jeff Reeves
The coffee giant just announced a price hike in the Northeast and Southwest. See what's to blame for the increase and how much more you'll have to pay.

If You Don’t Own Amazon, Don’t Start Now

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Most of the Amazon buzz is about the Kindle Fire, but investors -- especially prospective buyers -- should have their eye on its sky-high valuation.

4 Comeback Kid Stocks for 2012

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Last year proved to be a crummy one for many once-powerful stocks. Here are four that are most likely to make a comeback.
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