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.

TSLA Stock 2013 Timeline – Tesla Motors Goes on a Wild Ride

Tesla Motors hit a few speed bumps in 2013, but shares of TSLA stock still gained over 300%. Here's a look back at some of the biggest one-day moves.

Gold Drops Amid November Retail Sales Gain

Gold fell back sharply in Thursday trading after stronger U.S. retail sales for November stoked fears of an early start to Fed stimulus tapering.

Scripps Networks Will Find a Buyer … Even If It’s Not DISCA

Scripps Networks is just too good for other companies to pass up. Even if Discovery Communications doesn't buy SNI, someone else will.

Thursday’s Biggest Stock Losers – LULU, IAG, SUNE and More

IAG stock and SUNE stock were just a name on our list of biggest stock losers for today, with both heading lower on heavy volume.

Soda Stocks Could Lose Their Fizz in Challenging Market

Soda stocks like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Dr Pepper Snapple are having a tough time keeping up sales in a calorie-conscious world.

Gold Dips on U.S. Budget Deal

A deal that averted another U.S. budget showdown and possible government shutdown last month sent gold lower in Wednesday trading.

Wednesday’s Biggest Stock Losers – AVNR, OPK and More

A few of Wednesday's biggest stock losers were AVNR and OPK, while SOL stock continued its ugly fall and JKS followed it down.

Mergers and Acquisitions — The 10 Biggest Deals of 2013

Mergers and acquisitions had a big year in 2013. Here's a look back at the ten biggest M&A deals of 2013.

GM Stock: Could the Treasury Have Done Better?

The government has finally exited General Motors, but did it make the most of its bailout investment? Here's how the Treasury handled GM stock.

Gold Jumps on Weaker U.S. Dollar

Gold climbed in Tuesday trading as the U.S. dollar continued to slide against other currencies, boosting the metal's appeal.

Tuesday’s Biggest Stock Losers – BURL, BBRY and More

Tuesday's biggest stock losers weren't just consumer names like LL and BURL, but also fading smartphone pioneer BBRY. Find out why.

Why Sales Tax Won’t Slow Down AMZN Stock

The bad news? The huge benefit of an Amazon sales tax exemption is going away. The good news? It probably won't weigh on the AMZN stock price much.

PCLN Stock – Low-Risk Options, High-Premium Payments

Naked puts allow you to enjoy a fixed premium with less risk exposure if you use strikes that are way out-of-the-money. Here's one such play on PCLN stock.

Gold Rises as Fed Tapering Speculation Grows

Gold moved up modestly in weak trading on Monday as investors tried to guess when the Federal Reserve would begin tapering stimulus.

Should I Buy HPQ Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

HPQ earnings looked better than expected and the cost-cutting focus is an admirable one, but Whitman still has an uphill climb.

Given Imaging – Why Is GIVN Stock Soaring?

Given Imaging just got snatched up by a larger healthcare firm, sending shares of GIVN stock soaring over 26% in this morning's trading.

Monday’s Biggest Stock Losers – OSIS, ANF and More

Solar stocks YGE and TSL were a few of Monday's biggest stock losers, but no company suffered as big of losses as OSI Systemss (OSIS).

3 Best Brokerage Firms for Investors Today

Opening an account at a brokerage firm allows you to buy and sell stocks, bonds, and other investments. Here's our pick of the 3 best brokerage firms today

TWTR – Why Twitter Stock Is NOT a Social Stock (or a Buy)

Twitter stock is usually thrown into the category of "social stocks," but analysts at Bernstein Research say that isn't where TWTR belongs.