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.

Thousands of EBAY Job Cuts May Be Coming in 2015

Ebay job cuts may include up to 3,000 people, or 10% of its workforce, as it prepares to become its own company after a PayPal split.

Yum Brands Gambles on Taco Bell’s Global Expansion (YUM)

Yum Brands ambitious global plan for expanding Taco Bell won't move the needle on YUM stock anytime soon.

Intel Wants to Be King of the Internet of Things

Intel revealed its IoT Platform, aimed at unifying and streamlining future hardware and software developments for the Internet of Things.

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Healthcare stocks advanced 1.2% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

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Technology stocks rose broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 1.0%.

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Consumer noncyclical stocks advanced 0.8% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

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Financial stocks advanced 0.9% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

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Basic materials stocks advanced 0.7% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

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Energy stocks advanced 1.2% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

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Services stocks advanced 1.3% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

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Transportation stocks advanced 0.8% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

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Utilities stocks advanced broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.6%.

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Capital goods stocks advanced 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

AAL Stock: Can American Airlines Fly Higher? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

American Airlines is firing on all thrusters after its stock rocketed higher in 2014. But labor issues and a challenging industry will make 2015 more difficult for AAL stock.

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Financial stocks finished down 1.3% on Wall Street on Wednesday.

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Services stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.2%.

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Technology stocks finished down on Wall Street on Wednesday, down 1.5%.

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Energy stocks declined on Wall Street on Wednesday, down 3.1%.

Why United Continental, Burger King, and Hovanian are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

The stock market had a dismal day overall Wednesday, but United Continental (UAL), Burger King (BKW), and Hovanian (HOV) all bucked the tide with very strong efforts.