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.

The Facebook App Is King … And That’s Huge for FB Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 9, 2013

While there have been a few worrisome signs for the Facebook app and FB stock, the app's dominance should help shares keep climbing in 2014 and beyond.

YHOO – The Sad Story Behind Yahoo’s Ptch Acquisition

By Dec 9, 2013

Yahoo acquired a mobile app called Ptch and will shut it down in a month. BI has since learned from multiple sources what Yahoo paid and why it bought Ptch

Gold Slips on Solid November Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 6, 2013

Gold futures fell slightly in Friday trading on a better jobs report for November, ending the week down 2%.

A Look At Marissa Mayer’s YHOO M&A Spree

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 6, 2013

YHOO CEO Marissa Mayer has been on an M&A spree in 2013. Here's a look at the major deals, and what they mean for YHOO stock.

Friday’s Biggest Stock Losers: JCP, ULTA, SOL and More

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 6, 2013

A few of Friday's biggest stock losers were JCP and ULTA, while solar stocks also followed SOL stock in its ugly tumble.

The Only Retail Stock on My Holiday Shopping List

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 6, 2013

Hunting for cheap retail stocks this holiday season? Your options are few and far between. I only turned up one retail stock worthy of consideration.

Gold Falls Back on Better Economic News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 5, 2013

Gold surrendered much of Wednesday's rise, dropping in Thursday trading on improved employment and GDP data.

Yum Brands Expanding in the Wrong Country

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Dec 5, 2013

Yum Brands is planning a major expansion of Taco Bell across the United States. But YUM stock has better prospects in emerging markets.

TSLA & SCTY – Hot Elon Musk Stocks Jump on Battery Deal

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 5, 2013

Elon Musk, Tesla Motors and SolarCity are now all on the same team, as TSLA will supply SCTY with lithium-ion batteries to use a solar backup.

JCP Stock 2013 Timeline – Penney’s Race to the Bottom

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 5, 2013

Take a walk down the JCPenney memory lane as we recap the biggest bits of JCP stock news from 2013 that had investors making moves -- usually for the door.

Gold Jumps Despite Better Private Jobs Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 4, 2013

Gold gained sharply in Wednesday trading even after a report showed stronger U.S. jobs growth during November.

OCLS – Why Oculus Jumped Over 145% Today

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 4, 2013

OCLS stock exploded over 145% in Wednesday's trading thanks to a new clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a scar treatment product.

EXPR Stock Becomes Latest Black Friday Casualty

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 4, 2013

Weak Black Friday sales weighed on the important Thanksgiving shopping weekend, and send EXPR stock falling hard in early Wednesday trading.

ANF Stock Soars as CEO Michael Jeffries Gets Pushed Toward Door

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Dec 4, 2013

Activist fund Engaged Capital called for the exit of Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries on Tuesday, helping light a fire under ANF stock.

Gold Dips Ahead of Key Economic Reports

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 3, 2013

Gold slipped slightly in Tuesday trading as investors looked ahead to a series of government reports to be issued later this week.

DAL – How Much Higher Can Delta Fly?

By Traders Reserve Dec 3, 2013

Delta Airlines has come back from a nosedive, including being taken out of the S&P 500, and looks stronger than ever. Just how much higher can the stock soar?