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.

Pandora Playing a Broken Tune

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 8, 2011

Leading Internet radio site can't grow subscribers without increasing costs, making it dependent on advertising -- a bad position with a possible double-dip recession looming.

Procter & Gamble Plays Wall Street’s Guidance Game

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 8, 2011

Procter & Gamble's laughably wide earnings guidance range was a necessary evil -- giving a vague forecast is less risky than being accurate, then missing the grade.

Friday’s Apple Rumors: Long Way to $540

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Aug 5, 2011

One analyst thinks it's time to get even more bullish.

Global Recession Fears Take Toll on S&P 500

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 5, 2011

S&P 500's chief strategist thinks index is headed into correction territory; Priceline, EOG Resources among day's winners.

Dow Jones Level After Thursday’s Carnage

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 5, 2011

Following a loss of 513 points Thursday, the Dow was trading about level Friday, with Kraft, Bank of America and McDonald's among the midday losers.

Strong Q2 Earnings Don’t Convey ATVI’s Vulnerability

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Aug 5, 2011

Activision Blizzard showed great numbers and a knack for navigating the digital market, but mainstays World of Warcraft, Call of Duty becoming a concern.

Stock Smackdown: Priceline vs. Expedia

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Aug 5, 2011

Online travel agencies have revolutionized the industry, but they are not as similar as they appear -- which you can see when you put them head-to-head. Which is the better stock buy?

Amazon vs. Netflix – Which Online Growth Stock is Better?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Aug 5, 2011

Netflix has put many video retailing contenders out of business with a one-two punch, but can it knock out leading Internet retailer Amazon?

You’re Dunkin’ Into Perilous IPO Territory

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 4, 2011

What's not to love about Dunkin' Brands? Other than its ridiculous valuation, slow growth and massive debt, that is.

S&P 500 Keeps Digging New Bottoms

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 4, 2011

Grim economic outlook spells another lousy day for S&P 500. Commiserating are MetroPCS, MEMC Electronic and Alpha Natural Resources.

Dow Back to Losing, Bank of America at New Year Low

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 4, 2011

Dow Jones returns to its losing ways, as does Bank of America, which fell about 3% in morning trading and hit a new low for 2011.

Is Sprint Doomed?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 4, 2011

Sprint Nextel has struggled to gain ground, but the odds against its survival keep growing.

Kraft Spins Off Snacks, Wisely Bucking 2011 Buyout Boom

By Jeff Reeves Aug 4, 2011

While the buyout frenzy still has legs, some companies, like Kraft, appear to be bucking the trend. Here's why it's not a bad move.

3 Bulletproof Blue-Chip Stocks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Aug 4, 2011

In a turbulent economy, shareholders need security. Find that -- and some profits -- with these "A"-rated blue-chip stocks.

Check Out the Hottest Asia and Latin America Stocks

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Aug 4, 2011

To avoid being disappointed by a declining U.S. dollar, investors should look to Latin America and Asia for companies expanding their international presence.