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.

Hewlett-Packard Embodies What’s Worst in Corporate America

By Jeff Reeves Aug 19, 2011

Just peek behind the doors at HP headquarters and you'll see the embodiment of all that is wrong in Corporate America today -- stupidity, a lack of innovation, bloated operations and poor leadership.

The Cream Always Rises to the Top

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Aug 19, 2011

August may be a dismal month for the equity markets, but fortunately not all big name stocks have submitted to the selling demons. These 10 have held their own.

Boeing’s First 787 Could Ship Next Month

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Aug 18, 2011

However, deliveries of new 787s to Air India will be delayed at least two more months, and the airplane manufacturer faces big challenges on other fronts.

Techs NetApp, LSI Reeling Alongside S&P 500

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 18, 2011

Citigroup, PulteGroup also down big in early trading; Consul Energy one of just two stocks to break ranks.

Dow Unanimously Down Early Thursday

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 18, 2011

Financials, tech, oil -- everyone takes a beating during a crummy midday for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

News Corp., Disney Risk Audience by Restricting New TV on Hulu

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Aug 18, 2011

Companies pushing back the amount of time between live broadcast, Hulu broadcast, and that spells danger for their online futures.

We’re at an Inflection Point for Gold Stocks

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 18, 2011

Gold prices are rocketing and the environment in general for gold stocks is ideal -- but they haven't take off yet. Here's a look at what this may mean.

Is it Time to Follow Ichan Out of Amgen — and Other Biotechs?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Aug 18, 2011

Investor Carl Ichan recently dumped several biotechs. However, Amgen's sales are strong, and with other positives, it's possible he cut bait too soon.

Amazon Publishing Continues to Boom With New Exclusives

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Aug 17, 2011

Amazon's growing stable of authors means traditional publishers are getting pushed out of the picture entirely.

A Small-Cap Stock for Every Emotion

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Aug 17, 2011

Whether you're bullish, bearish, uncertain or in need of safety in this market, we've got the right stock for you. Here are eight to consider.

S&P 500 Nudges Its Way Upward Wednesday

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2011

Day's early gainers on the S&P 500 include Cameron International and Sprint Nextel, while Dell and First Solar take losses.

Bank of America, GE Prod Dow Jones Forward

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2011

News of an asset sale sends Bank of America higher, and GE and Home Depot also up to boost the Dow Jones by almost 1%.

4 Favorite Stocks of Billionaire Investors

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2011

The most recent quarterly portfolio disclosures gave us a look at how some of the most successful money managers chose to grow.

Dell: Facing Death By iPad?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2011

The floundering economy is hurting most everyone -- what's really sinking Dell is a lack of new, innovative process, as well as the tablet's assault on PCs.

Evergreen Solar Bites the Dust; Hoku, Ascent Solar Could Be Next

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 16, 2011

Plunging prices for photovoltaic cells is driving money-losing competitors into the arms of deep-pocketed investors.

Lowe’s Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 16, 2011

Lowe's has a solid business structure and also produces a neat dividend, but are those enough to outweigh the company's heavy reliance on a weak housing market?