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.

5 Breakout Retail Stocks for February

When a recovery is on the way, the retail sector outperforms -- expect these stocks to boom during the next month.

7 Warren Buffett Stocks Dishing Up Double-Digit Gains

Berkshire Hathaway's overall performance may lag the market, but Warren Buffett is doing just fine. See his best performers.

Overreacting to a Prostate Cancer Drug?

Medivation shares are soaring on positive test results. But investors may be getting ahead of reality here.

What a Marathon Pipeline Spin-Off Would Do

Marathon Petroleum’s possible pipeline MLP could give investors a steadier performer.

Sony: Still No Reason to Buy — Yet

SNE got hit after another grim earnings report, but until the company can show a clear path to a turnaround, there's little upside to buying in low.

10 Best Stocks Under Barack Obama

The president may not deserve the credit, but these stocks have been the biggest winners under his administration. Here are 10 thriving since he took office.

Will AMR’s Layoff Lead to Takeoff?

Workforce cuts are a painful but necessary step, among many others, if a revival is going to happen after bankruptcy.

5 Reasons Zuckerberg Is WRONG to Take Facebook Public

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's letter to prospective investors raises a few big questions about the social media giant's decision to go public.

4 Truths about Facebook Risk

Facebook’s list of risks is substantial, and its growth rate, earnings, and enormous user base underscore some of the challenges ahead.

Gold, Silver Rising on Jobs Data

Strong gains in gold and silver were sending most mining stocks higher Thursday morning, though NovaGold Resources was down on an equity offering announcement

Besides Zuckerberg, Who Wins in Facebook IPO?

Facebook already has a lot of shareholders, but the very biggest include the co-founders, private investment firms, and a number of Silicon Valley insiders.

Setting the Record Straight on Facebook’s Profitability

I predicted the social network operated at a loss, but the S-1 filing shows an amazing $1 billion profit. That income growth, however, may be unsustainable.

AMR Adds By Subtracting — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

American Airlines plans to cut 13,000 jobs as part of its bankruptcy restructuring.

Carmakers Are Cruising on Hot January Sales

They've picked up right where they left off in 2011. U.S. sales were up for almost every automaker -- except GM.

Starbucks Expands Its Airline Reach

The nation's seventh-largest carrier, Alaska Airlines, joins sister carrier Horizon Air and airline giant United in serving Starbucks on its flights.

Gold, Silver Advance on Manufacturing Data

Silver was outpacing gold significantly Wednesday morning, sending the iShares Silver Trust and a host of silver mining stocks up with it.

Headwinds Against Amazon May Be Rising

The e-commerce giant saw an ominous slowing of revenues in a tough fourth quarter as the company continued to ramp up spending.

Chrysler Sales Skyrocket in January

Chrysler follows up a strong December and 2011 full-year report by announcing a 44% increase in U.S. sales for February.

What’s a Better Buy — Energy Stocks or Partnerships of the Same Name?

Are income-rich MLPs and energy partnerships better plays than oil and gas stocks of the same name?