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.

YRC Worldwide – YRCW Stock Plummets More Than 20%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 9, 2014

YRC Worldwide saw its stock plunge on Thursday after its union warned that a much-needed contract extension might not be approved.

AMZN Releases Record-Making Stats for Companies Selling on Amazon

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 9, 2014

AMZN is up 0.3% as Amazon announced that its Marketplace Sellers from all around the world grew more than 65% year-over-year

Pull the Trigger on These 3 Big Tech Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2014

When it comes to big tech stocks, three big-name companies are your best bets for the long term: GOOG, AAPL and AMZN.

BBBY Stock: Time to Dump After Earnings?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2014

BBBY stock looks ready to take a dive after less-than-stellar earnings. But does that really mean it's time to dump BBBY stock?

Xbox One Could Be the Key for MSFT Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2014

If MSFT stock wants to see any more growth, its best chance is with the Xbox One, which now has access to a sizable Chinese market.

Gold Slips on Better U.S. Jobs Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 8, 2014

Gold slipped in Wednesday trading after a report showed higher-than-expected U.S. job growth in December.

Alibaba: “Secret Weapon” for YHOO, or Potential Liability?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 8, 2014

YHOO shareholders are pinning their hopes on Yahoo's stake in Alibaba. But is Alibaba really a secret weapon, or just a liability?

5 Ways to Survive the 2014 Bond Market Meltdown

By Traders Reserve Jan 8, 2014

Mr. Bond Market is changing, and investors who don't want to get caught in a downdraft need to know these 5 ways to survive what could be a deep price slide

Gold Drops as Lower Trade Deficit Boosts U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 7, 2014

Gold slid in Tuesday trading after the government said November's U.S. trade deficit was lower than expected, pushing the U.S. dollar higher.

Pandora Rocks On, P Stock Hits All-Time High

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 7, 2014

P stock hit an all-time high after Pandora announced higher listening hours and new partnerships for in-car advertising. And there's plenty of upside left.

Gold Recovers After Surprise Drop, Ends Slightly Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 6, 2014

Gold suffered a sharp, unexplained drop in Monday trading, but recovered lost ground to end the day with only a slight loss.

5 Ways GRPN Isn’t Your Dad’s Groupon Anymore

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 6, 2014

Groupon has undergone some significant changes since it first started five years ago. Here's a look at the 5 biggest changes GRPN has made.

SCTY – SolarCity Stock Shines After Goldman Sachs Upgrade

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 6, 2014

SolarCity stock jumped after Goldman Sachs raised its rating and price target for the solar power company shares.

Men’s Wearhouse Makes Hostile Bid for Jos. A. Bank

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 6, 2014

Men's Wearhouse has increased its bid for Jos. A. Bank and will take the proposal directly to JOSB shareholders after its earlier bid was rejected.

3 Stocks Getting a Lift From Lower Gas Prices

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 6, 2014

Gas prices fell last year and are projected to fall even more in 2014. That's a boon for the economy and great news for a wide range of stocks.

3 CEOs Who Don’t Get Nearly Enough Credit

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 6, 2014

Which CEOs don't get enough credit? Here are three CEOs who run big companies but aren't in the news much, despite providing good shareholder returns.