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.

Steinway: Today, the Music Itself Sold Out

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Steinway -- the company known for its handmade piano -- was sold to hedge fund manager John Paulson today.

Macy’s Earnings a Red Flag for Retail Stocks

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Macy's earnings were weaker than expected -- a red flag for the sector near term, but also a potential buying opportunity for those looking long-term.

Why I Just Bought Into American Airlines

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The Justice Department is trying to block an AAMRQ-LCC merger. It might succeed, too, but the possible reward if it doesn't is tempting enough.

Gold Pulls Back as Fed Tapering Expectations Rise

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A strong retail sales report combined with a higher U.S. dollar to drive gold down in Tuesday trading.

Stocks Get Another Fed Jolt: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Wall Street got a little oomph from Atlanta Federal Reserve chief comments indicating that September tapering wasn't a foregone conclusion.

Blackstone’s GE Portfolio Purchase Benefits Both Sides

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Blackstone Group is buying a $2.7 billion portfolio of apartment complexes from General Electric -- a deal that satisfies the strategies of both companies.

BlackBerry Makes Even Investing’s Greats Look Foolish

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
BlackBerry stock has gotten the best of a lot of investors, including Prem Watsa, "the Warren Buffett of Canada." What can we learn from his folly?

It’s All About ‘Fruit’: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Corporate news in Dole, BlackBerry and Apple made the biggest headlines in an otherwise mixed day.

Gold Rallies on Higher Chinese Demand

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Reports of higher demand for physical gold and new economic stimulus measures in China sent gold up sharply in Monday trading.

Stay Away From (Most) Big Retailers

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Despite the apparent recovery, consumers are still being cautious about their spending, which is bad news for most big retail stores. Key word: "most."

How Time Warner Customers Are Getting Around CBS Blackout

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The blackout of CBS content to Time Warner Cable subscribers continues, but some Time Warner customers have found other ways to watch CBS content.

Krispy Kreme Stock Is Sizzling

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Krispy Kreme stock has been putting on quite a show over the last year ... but the real question is whether it can keep that performance going.

Disney Brings Out the Stars for D23 Expo

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Hollywood stars like Natalie Portman and Angelina Jolie showed up to Disney's D23 Expo to promote the company's upcoming animated and live-action films.

Was a Sellout Part of the BlackBerry Turnaround Plan?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Private equity firms now get to mull a question that individual investors have been asking themselves for years: Is BlackBerry worth buying?

BlackBerry Might Ditch Wall Street

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Reports are pouring in that BlackBerry is considering taking the company private, but that's not going to be easy, given the company's troubles.

Gold Edges Higher on Better Chinese Manufacturing

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
More good economic news from China sent gold slightly higher in Friday trading, prompting the metal to end the week with a small increase.

Retail Stocks: 3 Lessons from the Saks Sale

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hudson's Bay recently bought Saks. While it may seem like old news, the deal can teach investors in retail stocks some valuable lessons about the space.

Bill Ackman Wants New CEO at JCPenney … Or Else

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The agitating investor makes headlines with JCP almost daily -- here's the latest wrinkle in this drawn-out tale of Bill Ackman and JCPenney.

BlackBerry Considers Going Private

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
BlackBerry's executive team is said to be warming to the idea of taking the handset maker private as its sales and market share dwindle.
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