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.

PCLN Stock – Low-Risk Options, High-Premium Payments

Naked puts allow you to enjoy a fixed premium with less risk exposure if you use strikes that are way out-of-the-money. Here's one such play on PCLN stock.

Gold Rises as Fed Tapering Speculation Grows

Gold moved up modestly in weak trading on Monday as investors tried to guess when the Federal Reserve would begin tapering stimulus.

Should I Buy HPQ Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

HPQ earnings looked better than expected and the cost-cutting focus is an admirable one, but Whitman still has an uphill climb.

Given Imaging – Why Is GIVN Stock Soaring?

Given Imaging just got snatched up by a larger healthcare firm, sending shares of GIVN stock soaring over 26% in this morning's trading.

Monday’s Biggest Stock Losers – OSIS, ANF and More

Solar stocks YGE and TSL were a few of Monday's biggest stock losers, but no company suffered as big of losses as OSI Systemss (OSIS).

3 Best Brokerage Firms for Investors Today

Opening an account at a brokerage firm allows you to buy and sell stocks, bonds, and other investments. Here's our pick of the 3 best brokerage firms today

TWTR – Why Twitter Stock Is NOT a Social Stock (or a Buy)

Twitter stock is usually thrown into the category of "social stocks," but analysts at Bernstein Research say that isn't where TWTR belongs.

The Facebook App Is King … And That’s Huge for FB Stock

While there have been a few worrisome signs for the Facebook app and FB stock, the app's dominance should help shares keep climbing in 2014 and beyond.

YHOO – The Sad Story Behind Yahoo’s Ptch Acquisition

Yahoo acquired a mobile app called Ptch and will shut it down in a month. BI has since learned from multiple sources what Yahoo paid and why it bought Ptch

Gold Slips on Solid November Jobs Report

Gold futures fell slightly in Friday trading on a better jobs report for November, ending the week down 2%.

A Look At Marissa Mayer’s YHOO M&A Spree

YHOO CEO Marissa Mayer has been on an M&A spree in 2013. Here's a look at the major deals, and what they mean for YHOO stock.

Friday’s Biggest Stock Losers: JCP, ULTA, SOL and More

A few of Friday's biggest stock losers were JCP and ULTA, while solar stocks also followed SOL stock in its ugly tumble.

The Only Retail Stock on My Holiday Shopping List

Hunting for cheap retail stocks this holiday season? Your options are few and far between. I only turned up one retail stock worthy of consideration.

Gold Falls Back on Better Economic News

Gold surrendered much of Wednesday's rise, dropping in Thursday trading on improved employment and GDP data.

Yum Brands Expanding in the Wrong Country

Yum Brands is planning a major expansion of Taco Bell across the United States. But YUM stock has better prospects in emerging markets.

TSLA & SCTY – Hot Elon Musk Stocks Jump on Battery Deal

Elon Musk, Tesla Motors and SolarCity are now all on the same team, as TSLA will supply SCTY with lithium-ion batteries to use a solar backup.

JCP Stock 2013 Timeline – Penney’s Race to the Bottom

Take a walk down the JCPenney memory lane as we recap the biggest bits of JCP stock news from 2013 that had investors making moves -- usually for the door.

Gold Jumps Despite Better Private Jobs Data

Gold gained sharply in Wednesday trading even after a report showed stronger U.S. jobs growth during November.

OCLS – Why Oculus Jumped Over 145% Today

OCLS stock exploded over 145% in Wednesday's trading thanks to a new clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a scar treatment product.