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.

Why Home Depot Stock Is Built to Last

By Jeff Reeves Nov 14, 2011

Even in a tough housing market, HD is finding ways to profit big. See what makes the home improvement retailer so impressive.

All Markets Flow From Rome — Friday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Nov 11, 2011

This week, markets walked in lockstep with Italy's political and economical comings and goings. Avoiding the mess were a couple earnings winners.

Pfizer Pushes to Keep Lipitor Profits Flowing

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Nov 11, 2011

Efforts to preserve the lucrative cholesterol-drug's franchise have sparked an antitrust suit. But competition is inevitable.

Gold, Silver Move Higher Despite Italian Austerity Vote

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 11, 2011

Gold was trading around $1,771 Friday morning, silver was around $34.50, and gold and silver miners were showing strong gains.

Green Mountain Tanks — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Nov 10, 2011

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) shares hemorrhage 40% on slight earnings miss Thursday; also, casino stocks hit the skids.

Is Sony a Bargain in the Rough?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 10, 2011

The once-powerful electronics giant has fallen on hard times, and its stock is battered. See if Sony is a bargain buy or cheap for a reason.

Italy Crisis Pounds U.S. Markets — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

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

Italian bonds break through 7% and no bailout plan is in sight

Amylin Stumbles After Lilly Pulls Partnership Plug

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Nov 9, 2011

As Eli Lilly looks elsewhere for a diabetes drug partner, Amylin Pharmaceuticals stumbles. But Lilly is happy as can be. Here's why.

General Motors Hits a European Roadblock

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

General Motors is just the latest example of how Europe's fiscal potholes continue to stall global stocks. Despite reporting solid earnings, GM took a beating -- along with the rest of the market -- on Italian bond news.

Gold Flat, Silver Weaker in Wake of Italian Bond Yield Spike

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 9, 2011

Gold around $1,784 and silver around $34.40 on Wednesday morning; shares of miner Pan American Silver (PAAS) take a beating.

Tread Carefully With Refining Stocks

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 9, 2011

Refining stocks have enjoyed a perfect storm of a third quarter -- but that likely means the sector is due for a pause. Investors should take in a few tips.

Banks Jump on Italy PM’s Departure — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Nov 8, 2011

Berlusconi’s departure opens up the possibility of a new government that could make the large-scale changes necessary to shore up the country’s fiscal mess.

Hepatitis C Drug Progress Puts Several Companies on Acquisition Watch

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Nov 8, 2011

With their hepatitis C drugs showing promise in trials, these drug makers have become attractive targets for bigger pharma players.

Pay-TV Stocks: 3 Winners, 3 Losers

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Nov 8, 2011

Internet usage is cutting into pay-TV's growth prospects, but some firms have brighter pictures.

Gold, Silver Holding Steady Tuesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 8, 2011

Investors on edge over euro zone keep gold hovering around $1,790 and silver around $35 on Tuesday morning. Silver miners were a mixed bag.

Monopoly Sends McDonald’s Directly to Profits

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Nov 8, 2011

McDonald's cited the popularity of its Monopoly game, as well as success overseas, for a 5.5% same-store sales increase in October. But those aren't the only things MCD has going for it.