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 Eastman Kodak Is Headed to Zero

The brand has been in steady decline for a decade and investors aren't keen on the struggling company tapping a line of credit, but It could get even worse.

Four Film Companies That Should Follow Dreamworks to Netflix

Starz- and Hulu-linked companies are among those that should take a hint from Dreamworks and sign a lucrative contract with Netflix.

Walgreen — How to Play Tuesday’s Earnings Report

Walgreen continues to target thrifty shoppers, giving the company a high chance of meeting or beating expectations.

It’s Christmas in Fall for Wal-Mart

The retail giant has turned to several early strategies to wring the most profits out of the 2011 holiday season. The centerpiece of its plan?

Senior Housing REITs Offer Great Dividends, Big Growth

The burgeoning baby boomer population should boost Senior Housing REITs and other elder care stocks.

The Sweet Taste of Swiss Pharma

Drug-maker Roche Holding Ltd. (RHHBY) could win big from the Swiss franc's pegging to the euro.

3 Stocks Ripe for Lower Profit Estimates

FedEx set a gloomy tempo with its earnings report -- these three companies could follow suit with reduced guidance.

10 Dying (or Dead) Brands Netflix Hopes to Learn From

Netflix's spinoff of its DVD business was done to prevent the fate befalling numerous other once-popular and thriving companies -- death from standing still. Here are ten such examples.

Facebook Music: Too Loud for Pandora

The already crowded online music game shoves in another contender -- Facebook and its host of partners -- that threatens to squeeze Pandora out.

Red Hat Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

If you're offering free software, even battered companies and governmental offices will want on board -- so it's difficult to bet against Red Hat.

Should You Buy the Dow — Walt Disney

Investors can get on board with the mighty Mickey Mouse and his pile of cash for a song.

Tech’s Outperformance Driven by the Big Boys

Might as well stick with what's working -- for now, large-cap, cash-rich giants like Apple, Google and Amazon are as good as gold.

Glam Media: The Next Social Network IPO?

This company could beat Facebook and Twitter to the public markets.

5 Stocks to Boom on iPhone 5 Release

Obviously U.S. telecoms and retailers will benefit, but there are five other companies poised to jump once Apple's iPhone 5 touches consumers' hands.

Regeneron Shares Get a Spark

A decision by the VA has lifted prospects for the company's key drug -- and its stock.

Oracle Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Oracle's got a strong base of products and is expanding into hardware, but it's in danger of falling behind in a packed sector.

More Bad News for The New York Times

NYT's CEO made a speech Wednesday that sent shares reeling. Find out what Janet Robinson told analysts that had shareholders jumping ship.

Boston Scientific CEO Takes a Seat on the Bench

The struggling biotech company decides to wait a year for its new CEO.

Why We All Overreacted To Netflix

Netflix may have alienated U.S. customers, but international growth is the key.