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.

Where is the S&P Headed?

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Despite a buy signal from the stochastic, the bulls must mount a high-volume attack on a number of the SPX's resistance levels.

Synopsys Setting Up for a Run

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With a successful breakout from a cup-and-handle formation, SNPS' trading objective is raised.

Stimulus Program Breathing Life Into KB Home (KBH)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The hard-hit housing industry showed some signs of recovery with last week's reports of new and existing home sales. The nation's fifth-largest homebuilder, KB Home (KBH) bore evidence of the slight easing taking place.

Time to Short the Dow

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
DXD is again in a buying range following a rally in the market.

Paychex Inc. (PAYX) Offers a Glimpse Into the Job Market

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
As the economy recovers and jobs are added, the volume of paychecks issued by Paychex will increase, providing an early indication of any improvement in the job market.

5 Reasons NOT to Invest in Gold

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The fear mongers will have you believe that the world is collapsing and that inflation has run amok. As a result, the only real currency out there is gold. Given that gold is in finite supply, it should be bought and horded...or so the theory goes. Gold is the only thing that you can count on. What hogwash. There is no place for gold on the global financial stage. Here are five reasons why gold should be avoided.

Dark Clouds Loom Over Solarfun (SOLF)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Solarfun Power Holdings' (SOLF) fourth-quarter earnings release is providing evidence of the travails of the solar panel industry as demand declines, revenues drop and earnings disappear.

Are Defense Sector Stocks Recession-Proof?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Defense sector stocks have historically been recession-proof, but these stocks are highly vulnerable to changes in the political environment.

Blue Nile (NILE): Last Retailer Standing?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
The online retail sector has managed to hold its own relative to brick and mortar peers during the current recession. However, online jewelry retailer Blue Nile (NILE) is one of the names in this space that has not fared so well.

Walgreen Co. (WAG) To Emerge From Downturn “A Better Firm”

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Shares of drugstore operator Walgreen Co. (WAG) surged higher on Monday along with the broader market despite posting a 7 percent decline in second quarter profit.

Xerox (XRX) Lowers Expectations, Standard & Poor’s Lowers Rating

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Shares of Xerox Corp. (XRX) were off nearly 20 percent on Friday after the company sharply reduced its profit expectations for the first quarter and a major ratings agency lowered its outlook for the company to negative.

Fedex Corp. (FDX) Falls Short on Earnings

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
FedEx Corporation (FDX) released third-quarter earnings on Thursday that fell short of analysts' projections.

Sony Ericcson Venture In Trouble

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Sony Ericcson is projecting a 42% decline in phone sales for the quarter, double the decline forecast by most analysts. Many analysts are looking at a downgrade of their recommendations as a result of the guidance.

Nobody Wants a Winnebago

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Shares of Winnebago Industries (WGO) gave back 5 percent of recent gains on Thursday after the company reported a fiscal second-quarter loss that was wider than analysts expected.

Barnes & Noble (BKS) – Beat Earnings, Focusing on the Future

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Shares of Barnes & Noble Inc. (BKS), the world's largest bookseller surged 6 percent Thursday on better-than-expected quarterly profit.

Nike (NKE) Reports Strong Earnings, Warns of Shrinking Demand

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Shares of Nike Inc. (NKE) lost ground in morning action before finishing up 1% today after reporting a stronger third-quarter profit but warned of shrinking worldwide demand.

Darden (DRI) Beats Estimates as Restaurant Chains Hold Up Well

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Shares of Darden Restaurants (DRI) rocketed higher on Wednesday after the company beat expectations on quarterly earnings and said its fiscal 2009 results would likely be better than its earlier forecast.

Charming Shoppes (CHRS) Reports Narrower Loss

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Fashion retailer Charming Shoppes Inc. (CHRS) fourth-quarter earnings release reported a narrower loss than expected by Wall Street.

Go for the Gold: Barrick Gold

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
With inflation as a real possibility, ABX has responded with a buy signal.
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