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.

Strong Manufacturing Report Pushes Gold Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 1, 2013

Gold slipped slightly Thursday following the release of the ISM's manufacturing index for July, which showed an unexpected surge in factory activity.

Google vs. Baidu: Which Is The Better Bet Right Now?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Aug 1, 2013

Both companies dominate search in their respective regions, but their stocks' trajectories from here look a bit different.

Facebook Embedded Posts: Monetization Everywhere!

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 1, 2013

Facebook embedded posts are the latest move in the social site's focus on monetization, but the first to go outside of its walled garden.

Thousands of Merrill Lynch Clients Face Fee-Hike

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 1, 2013

Bank of America plans to hike account management fees at its Merrill Lynch unit as part of an overhaul of the brokerage firm.

Hasbro, DreamWorks Team Up for Movie Merchandise

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Aug 1, 2013

Hasbro signed a deal with DreamWorks to produce games and toys for two of its upcoming films.

MasterCard Laughs Off Swipe Fee Ruling With Impressive Earnings Report

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 1, 2013

Mastercard and Visa both got pummeled by yesterday's swipe fee ruling, but a perfectly timed earnings report helped one of the giants regain its losses.

July Car Sales Rise, But Mostly Miss Estimates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 1, 2013

Automakers reported higher car sales in July compared to last year, but fell short of Wall Street expectations.

Fed’s ‘Modest’ Remark Sinks Dow: Wedneday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 31, 2013

An ADP jobs report and GDP data helped start U.S. stocks on a positive note, but the markets turned south after Federal Reserve remarks.

Gold Falls Ahead of FOMC Statement

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 31, 2013

Gold declined in Wednesday trading while investors waited for a statement from the Fed's FOMC meeting to signal when stimulus efforts will start to taper.

Young Users Prefer Facebook to TV

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 31, 2013

A new Nielsen study shows young users prefer to surf Facebook during prime time than view major TV networks -- a promising reality for the recovering stock.

Herbalife Shares Skyrocket on George Soros’ Reported Stake

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 31, 2013

George Soros reportedly has taken a long position in the booming nutrition supplements company Herbalife.

Facebook Reclaims Its IPO Price … Briefly

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 31, 2013

Facebook's stock -- if only for a few minutes -- reclaimed the $38 level it priced its IPO at last summer, renewing excitement over a potential Twitter IPO.

LinkedIn Earnings: Too Great of Expectations?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 31, 2013

LinkedIn earnings are slated to come out on Thursday and the social stock's impressive recent growth could be a double-edged sword.

The Great Rotation in Online Retail Is Underway

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jul 31, 2013

Ignore the price war between Amazon and Overstock. The real story is how OSTK is pulling ahead of the online retail giant as an investment.

Accenture in Talks to Buy Booz & Co.

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 31, 2013

The Wall Street Journal reports that consulting firm Booz & Co. is in discussions to be acquired by Accenture.

Facebook Juices the Nasdaq: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jul 30, 2013

Facebook closed in on its IPO price with a big surge that, along with other tech stocks, helped drive the Nasdaq higher. The Dow Jones ... not so much.