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.

Lululemon Earnings: 3 Things to Watch

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

Gold Posts Strong 6% Gain for August

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures fell in Friday trading on waning safe-haven appeal, but still posted a healthy 6.3% gain for August.

Splunk: Making Big Money With Big Data

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Splunk continues to beat analyst estimates, which has pushed the company to an all-time high. But can it keep up this kind of performance?

Earnings Set Salesforce Stock Aloft

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cloud computing stock Salesforce.com (CRM) is surging Friday after second-quarter results that confirm the company's dominance.

Krispy Kreme’s Frosting Melts Off

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Krispy Kreme was one of the hottest stocks of the year, but was set to open Friday down big after posting weaker-than-expected earnings for the second quarter.

Nintendo Still Won’t Make a Cash Grab for Mobile Games

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite suggestions that it could make $400 million annually by putting Mario on iOS and Android, Nintendo refuses to put its IP on other mobile devices.

Marijuana Stocks Roll in Some Good News

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The federal government released a memo today saying it will not challenge state marijuana laws, which could be good for marijuana stocks.

GDP, VOD News Lifts Markets: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets moved ahead on solid economic news, setting aside Middle East concerns for at least one session as all 3 indices rose on the day.

Gold Dips Again on Stronger U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell slightly in Thursday trading as the U.S. dollar gained against other currencies and the prospect of U.S. action against Syria faded.

Could Guess Stock Be Set to Soar Again?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Guess stock is up big-time after blowing analyst earnings estimates out of the water. But don't start celebrating just yet.

10 Top Hedge Fund Holdings to Buy Now

By Jeff Reeves
The so-called "smart money" doesn't always get 'em right, but when a bunch of hedge funds have piled in, individual investors should take notice.

Oil, Stocks Climb Higher: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets rallied to avoid a third straight day of losses as energy stocks rose on continued Middle East concerns and rising oil prices.

Gold Stalls Despite Syrian Uncertainty

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold slipped slightly in Wednesday trading as speculation grew about the size and scope of a possible U.S. military attack on Syria.

Surprising Retailer Beating Amazon Prices

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
An analysts finds that a basket of products sold by Bed Bath & Beyond is 6.5% cheaper than a similar basket sold by Internet retailer Amazon.

Biopharma’s 6 Biggest Deals: Were They Worth It?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
With Amgen set to spend more than $10 billion to buy Onyx, investors are wondering if these super-sized biopharma acquisitions are worth it.

Zale: The Perpetual Red Ink Machine Finally Runs Black

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Mall jewelry retailer giant Zale just posted its full-year profit since 2008, and the stock tacked on another 20% gain to its 2013 doubling as a result.

What’s in a Name? 3 Stocks You Can Proudly Call ‘Blue Chips’

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The exact definition of a "blue-chip stock" isn't easy to agree on, but the general idea should be -- and these companies should qualify as a result.

Syria Concerns Crush Stocks: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
All three markets staged a massive selloff in the wake of Middle East tensions, including the possibility of a U.S. military strike against Syrian troops.

Possible Military Escalation in Syria Drives Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The increasing likelihood that the U.S. will launch military strikes against the Syrian military drove gold up sharply in Tuesday trading.
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