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.

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.

Readers’ Choice: 10 Best Stocks for 2012

By InvestorPlace Staff
After our panel of 10 gave their top stock picks for 2012, we asked our readers to chime in. Here's how the InvestorPlace reader vote shook out.

Verizon Shows a Dangerous Tone Deafness

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Network outages and a new "convenience fee" can quickly damage a hard-won reputation with fickle consumers who have plenty of ways to express their displeasure.

2011’s Stock Gainers and Groaners from InvestorPlace’s Will Ashworth

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Green Mountain proved him out, while Rackspace proved him wrong -- but perhaps Will Ashworth's most interesting call was on a stock that's no longer with us.

InfoSpace — Yes, That InfoSpace — Is Alive and Well

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The former dot-com darling and early pioneer in Internet search has survived and is catching fire once again. Momentum traders, take note.

Homes Are Where the Gains Are — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Better-than-expected housing reports push the S&P back into the black.

Google+: Gunning for Facebook

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook isn't the only hyper-ambitious network out there -- Google+ has stepped up its game of late and is getting aggressive about building its social brand.

Charles Sizemore’s Best, Worst Trades of 2011

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Sin stocks were the story of success for Charles Sizemore in 2011, but not all of his picks were such winners. His worst pick was ...

Falling Bargains at Low-End Retailers

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's true that discounters still have a lot going for them, but investors need to be extremely mindful of one thing before they buy.

S&P Sinks Into the Red — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Techs, financials and casinos led Wednesday's equity markets lower.

3 Sectors Aided by Holiday Cheer

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The holidays typically bring excitement to the stock market. The retail, shipping, and lodging sectors are among the most affected by Santa.

How Private Equity Could Save Sears

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Getting value from distressed assets is something good private equity firms can do, and Sears has plenty of undervalued assets.

2011’s Best and Worst Picks From InvestorPlace’s Barry Cohen

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Barry Cohen discusses some of his picks from 2011 -- and how that will affect his take on companies moving forward.
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