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.

Best Buy’s Holiday Celebration Cut Short

By Jeff Reeves Dec 13, 2011

Dismal third-quarter earnings slammed BBY stock early Tuesday as the retailer sacrificed margins to push product. The 10% stock slide may be just the beginning.

Dollar General Stock — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 13, 2011

Dollar General stock recently reported strong earnings, and its stock is at an all-time high -- but can the discount retailer stay on momentum's good side?

Shell Gets Serious About Natural Gas

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 13, 2011

Shell's CEO has made an ambitious effort to bolster the company's natural gas production, and a recent find in China could ignite the company.

Netflix Sidesteps the Euro Hangover — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Dec 12, 2011

Investors reversed course after Friday's relief rally; NFLX rose on buyout talk.

Gold, Silver Miners Get Hammered as Euro Zone Anxiety Reemerges

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 12, 2011

The high from last week's big EU deal has quickly evaporated.

Add Intel to the Growing List of Earnings Warnings

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 12, 2011

The odds of a slowing worldwide economy that will depress earnings seem to be growing. Cue three major companies' recent negative earnings announcements.

Alan Mulally’s Ford Is One Focused Carmaker

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Dec 12, 2011

Rumors of a hunt for a successor to Alan Mulally have everyone talking. Here are three top prospects to become the next CEO at Ford.

Credit or Debit? And Which Card Stocks Stand to Benefit?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Dec 12, 2011

Credit card use is making a new resurgence over debit. See which major card stocks best stand to benefit from today's consumer trends.

The Secret Oil Stock That’s a Must-Buy

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 12, 2011

Most people this side of the Atlantic haven't heard of this energy company, but after its last few big oil finds, you'll want to keep this little-known stock on your radar.

Euro Zone’s New Chapter — Friday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Dec 9, 2011

The euro zone debt crisis reached a new chapter as most of the region agreed on a deal Friday. We take a look at this and other big stories of the week.

Toyota Puts the Brakes on Outlook

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Dec 9, 2011

Thai flooding, strong yen force Toyota to slash its fiscal year outlook by more than half. How long can TM stock stay sturdy?

Gold, Silver March Higher as EU Leaders Agree on New Treaty

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 9, 2011

Rising euro zone hopes give precious metals a lift

Tesla’s Stock Short-Circuits on EV Pessimism

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 9, 2011

Analyst cuts rating on Tesla Motors stock, believing even a good Model S product could be hampered by low interest in the electric vehicle market.

Why Eli Lilly Could Be a Lottery Stock Pick

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Dec 9, 2011

If Eli Lilly is successful in delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s disease with its experimental drug, it could make Lipitor look like a mid-sized product. The odds?