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.

Vipshop: VIPS Stock Continues Its Anti-Gravity Ways

Vipshop posted another strong quarter, sending VIPS stock soaring in today's trading. And the stock is still looking strong at the moment.

3 Defense Stocks Set to Soar Into 2014

The Department of Defense is working out its budget for 2014, and despite cuts, these 3 defense stocks should thrive into the future

SODA Stock Loses Its Fizz

SodaStream stock has stalled amid concerns that consumers are losing interest in homecrafted sodas. At best, SODA stock is in for a bumpy ride.

Gold Surges as Ukraine Crisis Escalates

Gold posted a sharp gain in Monday trading as investors sought a safe haven amid rising international tensions over the Russian occupation of Crimea.

Nu Skin Miss Sends NUS Stock Sliding Over 11%

Nu Skin's first-quarter forecast failed to reach analysts' estimates by a significant amount, causing NUS stock to slide over 11% Monday.

VIDEO: Is It 1999 All Over Again?

In the late '90s, valuations went from irrationally exuberant to downright loony. Considering stocks like TSLA and AMZN, are we seeing the same thing again?

UL: Unilever Wants $2B for Ragu Business

Sources say that Unilever is planning to sell its Ragu pasta sauce brand; UL stock sank in Monday trading.

Gold Ends February Up Almost 7%

Gold dropped in Friday trading after two reports suggested stronger U.S. economic activity, but ended February with a 6.6% gain.

Salesforce: Should I Buy CRM Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Salesforce posted disappointing earnings for Q4, sending CRM stock down in trading. But the stock still has plenty of growth ahead.

Breakfast Menus Could Decide the Fates of YUM, MCD Stock

The breakfast battle is heating up as Taco Bell makes a bold move to enter the fray. Meanwhile, McDonald's waffles about all-day breakfast -- a big mistake.

Watch Out, LEGO! Mattel Buys Toy Block Maker Mega Brands

Mattel says it will pay $460 million to acquire Canada's Mega Brands, the second largest building block maker behind Lego.

JOSB, MW: Jos. A. Bank Rejects Latest Men’s Wearhouse Offer

Jos. A. Bank has declined Men's Wearhouse's latest takeover bid, but says it is willing to discuss a deal at a higher price, sending JOSB stock up.

Gold Climbs on Ukraine Uncertainty

Rising tensions between Russia and the West over political events in Ukraine pushed gold modestly higher on Thursday.

12 Documentaries On Netflix Make You Smarter About Business

Here's a quick and fun way to enrich your business knowledge: streaming documentaries on Netflix. These 12 documentaries are entertaining and informative, too.

Gold Sinks on Surge in New Home Sales

A report from the Commerce Department showing a sharp rise in new U.S. home sales in January sent gold down in Wednesday trading.

Big Trouble for Big Bank Stocks

Big banks can't cut staff forever -- eventually the revenues need to grow if bank stocks are going to grow from here.

JAKK Stock Soars Thanks to Disney Princess Dolls

JAKKS Pacific posted a lower quarterly loss and projected an annual profit for 2014, sending JAKK stock surging.

Gold Climbs as U.S. Consumer Confidence Weakens

Gold rose again on Tuesday as a leading measurement of consumer confidence showed a drop in February, compared to last month.

2 Reasons Not to Be Ticked About Kinder Morgan’s Bad Press

Kinder Morgan was pilloried in a Barron's article, but I'm not overly worried. I've got two good reasons for my composure.