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.

Accounting Issues at SolarCity? SCTY Investors Don’t Care

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 25, 2014

SolarCity reported only preliminary earnings for the latest quarter thanks to some issues on the accounting end. SCTY stock is none the worse for it, though.

Sorry, John Chen, But BBRY Is Not Porsche … It’s Suzuki

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 25, 2014

The BlackBerry isn't the Porsche of the smartphone world. BBRY is more like a Suzuki. If anything, the Apple iPhone is the smartphone world's Porsche.

PEP Stock: Snack Spinoff Wouldn’t Help Much

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 25, 2014

Nelson Peltz thinks PepsiCo should spin off its snacks business. But the proposed benefits for PEP stock aren't as clear-cut as they seem.

TSLA Stock Zooms as Morgan Stanley Doubles Tesla Price Target

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 25, 2014

Morgan Stanley raised its price target for Tesla Motors from $153 a share to $320 a share, sending TSLA stock higher on Tuesday.

9 Biggest Buyouts in Internet Stocks History

By Jeff Reeves Feb 25, 2014

Facebook's buyout of WhatsApp has analysts all atwitter. But will it pay off? Here's a look back at the biggest buyouts in internet stocks history.

Gold Jumps On Global Economic Concerns

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 24, 2014

Gold moved sharply higher on Monday as China's housing market showed signs of cooling and Ukraine looked for international financial aid.

JOSB: Why Men’s Wearhouse Is So Desperate to Buy Jos. A. Bank

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 24, 2014

Men's Wearhouse has bid for Jos. A. Bank again, and this time, it's do-or-die time for a JOSB deal to get done. I guarantee it.

Carl Icahn Blasts EBay, Read His Open Letter

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 24, 2014

Carl Icahn has acquired a stake in eBay and has sent a letter to shareholders upbraiding the company's corporate governance.

BBRY: BlackBerry Messenger Coming to Windows Phones, Nokia X Phones

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 24, 2014

Blackberry, announced on Monday, that BlackBerry Messenger will be coming to Microsoft's Windows Phone and Nokia X phones.

JOSB, MW: Men’s Wearhouse Ups Offer for Jos. A. Bank

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 24, 2014

Men's Wearhouse has upped its takeover bid for Jos. A Bank Clothiers, sending both MW and JOSB stock higher.

Gold Edges Higher Ahead Weaker U.S. Home Sales Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 21, 2014

Gold climbed slightly in Friday trading before the release of a report showing that existing home sales fell last month.

Groupon: Time for GRPN Stock to Seek a Buyer?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 21, 2014

GRPN stock gets hit on the announcement of its latest earnings. Maybe it's time for Groupon to start looking for potential suitors.

Gold Sinks on Weaker Chinese Factory Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 20, 2014

A decline in a key Chinese manufacturing index sent gold down for a second consecutive session on Thursday.

$19 Billion for WhatsApp: Did FB Get a Bargain?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 20, 2014

Mark Zuckerberg bet the farm, shelling out $19 billion for WhatsApp ... but FB might have landed a future titan in the mobile space.

5 CEOs Who Might Not Last Until 2015

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 20, 2014

Chief executives don't actually have a long shelf life on average, but these five CEOs might be out quicker than most.

WMT vs. TGT Stock: Which Retailer Can Recover First?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 20, 2014

WMT stock and TGT stock both face downward pressure due to weakness in respective businesses. But which stock has a better chance at fixing those ailments?