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.

Bold Day for Bank of America — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Bank of America shares clear $6 for the first time since November, and other U.S. banking giants make gains. Automakers, Dendreon also charge ahead.

Dendreon Jumps 40% on Provenge Sales

Dendreon saw its stock jump Thursday as sales of its cancer drug beat the expectations of both analysts and the company itself.

2011 Emerging Market Telecom Ups and Downs

China Mobile did well, but Turkcell and Cellcom Israel flopped. However, I'm sticking with the Turkish telecom for a host of reasons.

U.S. Automakers Went Full Throttle in 2011

Chrysler, Ford and GM had their best year since the recession in 2011. What will 2012 bring for the automakers?

Gold, Silver Lower as Italian Bond Yields Cause Jitters

Italian 10-year bonds move back above pivotal 7% point, brushing back other positive news and putting a damper on precious metals Thursday morning.

SodaStream Gains Sparkle on a Kraft Deal

The in-home carbonated-beverage maker partners with Kraft's Crystal Light and Country Time. Will this prove to be a lasting benefit or just another faddish pop?

5 Stocks Susceptible to Hermit Consumers

A recent survey shows consumers are going to tuck further into their shells this year. These stocks could be hurt or helped by the trends.

Lorillard Getting More Bang Than Altria for Its CEO Buck

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?

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

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

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’

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

Gold rose slightly, while silver slipped in Wednesday morning trading.

Can Scott Thompson Turn Yahoo Around?

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

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

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

Long term, the giant contractors have strong hopes to keep thriving, including robust new contracts with foreign governments and nondefense deals.

Defense Wins Championships

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

The Dow and S&P open trading with 1.5% jumps, with banks leading the way.