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.

Carl Icahn Blasts EBay, Read His Open Letter

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

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

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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?

The Best Tweets From the Facebook-WhatsApp Deal

Facebook (FB) just announced a $19 billion deal for messaging service WhatsApp, prompting Wall Street to lose its collective mind on Twitter.

Back up the Brink’s Truck: FB Buys WhatsApp for $19B

Mark Zuckerberg tosses his wallet at another big-name acquisition as Facebook (FB) reportedly agrees to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion.

Gold Rally Stalls Ahead of Release of Fed Minutes

Gold dipped in Wednesday trading, snapping nine straight positive sessions, ahead of the release of minutes from the Fed's January meeting.

PCLN Stock: Priceline Earnings Poised for a Positive Surprise

Priceline earnings have a long history of exceeding Wall Street estimates by a wide margin. A similar beat Thursday would be just the thing to get PCLN stock moving.

What Does Bruce Berkowitz See in SHLD?

Bruce Berkowitz's firm owns more than 22% of SHLD, despite the company's operational mess. What does he see that others don't?

Gold Rises on Weaker Economic Data

Gold rose modestly on Tuesday after two reports suggested continued weakness in the U.S. economy.

TSLA Stock: Will Q4 Earnings Be up to Snuff?

Here's what to look for in the upcoming Q4 Tesla earnings report, and how a make (or miss) could shake out in TSLA stock.

Buy Into the PSX Stock Transformation

Phillips 66's recent CAPEX plans show that it's more than just a plain-Jane refiner. That will power PSX stock forward over the next few years.

TSLA, AAPL: Tesla Stock Shoots Up on More Apple Rumors

A report in the San Francisco Chronicle indicating a high-level meeting between Tesla and Apple executives last year sent Tesla stock up on Monday.

Profit From the Powerful “iWorld” Consumer Trend

It's a new consumer world, one I call "iWorld", where consumers want what they want when they want it. Use the trend to profit from these stocks