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.

Gold Falls on Upbeat U.S. Economic Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 5, 2013

A trio of positive economic reports sent the U.S. dollar up and gold down in Thursday trading.

Groupon Stock Gets Another Super Boost

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 5, 2013

Groupon stock is up solidly Thursday on an analyst upgrade, but will the rest of the community follow suit?

Expect More Fights Like CBS-Time Warner

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 5, 2013

The question isn't if we'll see more disputes like the one between CBS and Time Warner, but when. And it doesn't look like we'll be waiting very long.

Fox News Is Heading to Sirius XM

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 5, 2013

Fox New Channel and Fox Business Network will be available to Sirius XM Radio's roughly 25 million subscribers through 2019.

Social’s Still Hot: LinkedIn Follow-On Offering Snags $1.2B

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 5, 2013

LinkedIn's $1.2 billion influx from a follow-on offering likely won't lead to a ramp-up in its M&A, but the deal does illustrate social media's new hotness.

BlackBerry Could Have a Buyer as Early as November

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 5, 2013

BlackBerry is moving to find a buyer as quickly as possible and could hold an auction for the company by November.

Nike’s Newest Golf Tech Isn’t a Game-Changer

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 5, 2013

Nike (NKE) may be laying the groundwork for a creative new line of golf training apparel, but even a successful product won't make a huge impact.

Automakers Take the Wheel: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 4, 2013

Automakers' strong August sales pushed the major auto stocks higher Wednesday amid a smooth, positive day for the broader markets.

Gold Drops Despite Safe Haven Indicators

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 4, 2013

Gold fell sharply in Wednesday trading in spite of increasing Middle East tensions and a strike by South African gold miners.

Francesca’s Plummets 25% on Weak Earnings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 4, 2013

Investors are fleeing Francesca's in the wake of the company's weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings and lowered outlook.

3 NFL-Ready Stocks to Kick Off the Season

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 4, 2013

These three big companies are ready to reap the rewards from America's continued love affair with the NFL.

Merger Mania Takes Over: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 3, 2013

Merger and buyout news for Verizon, Vodafone, Microsoft and Nokia led the headline news as investors bid up markets broadly to start the fall.

Gold Gains on Looming Syria Action

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 3, 2013

Gold posted its first gain in four session as expectations for a U.S. military strike on Syria strengthened, boosting the metal's safe haven appeal.

Vodafone the Victor in Verizon Wireless Buyout

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Sep 3, 2013

Verizon just spent $130B on a capital-intensive business in a saturated market, while Vodafone just walked away with some serious financial firepower.

Ireland’s Demographics Point to Bright Future

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Sep 3, 2013

The Irish are emigrating in droves, but the country's birthrate could be the key to making Ireland a hotbed for innovation.

Lululemon Earnings: 3 Things to Watch

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 3, 2013

All eyes will be on Lululemon on Sept. 12 as the company releases its second-quarter numbers, which will include the damage from its sheer-pants recall.