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.

Sorry Guys, Hulu’s Not for Sale Anymore

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Disney, Fox and NBCUniversal announced that they were taking Hulu off the selling block, putting an end to a months-long bidding war for the online streaming company.

New Dreamliner Fire Is a Potential Nightmare for Boeing

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The data doesn't yet point to batteries being the cause of Friday's Dreamliner fire, but this latest issue still could cause regulators to tighten up on Boeing.

Disney Sees Spending Bump From MyMagic+ Wristbands Wearers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A Disney executive says that digital wristbands being tested at Walt Disney World have boosted user spending at the theme park.

5 Small Caps That Hedge Funds Love

By Jeff Reeves
The 'smart money' doesn't get it right all the time, but hedge funds can move markets when they deploy that cash. Get in these stocks before they really let the fire hose loose.

Big Ben Speaks, Markets Soar: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Bernanke comments leaning toward continued easing helped prop the S&P 500 and Dow Jones to new all-time bests, and the Nasdaq finished at a 13-year high.

Gold Jumps on Bernanke Stimulus Remarks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose strongly in Thursday trading on the heels of comments by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke who said interest rates would not rise "for some time."

Facebook’s Biggest Nightmare

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook has enough rivals and problems to keep it plenty busy, but none are as potentially dangerous as Snapchat.

5 Large-Cap Growth Stocks That Aren’t Done

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Most people associate small-cap stocks with growth, not large caps -- but these high-worth companies have pretty impressive earnings upside themselves.

6 Battling Big-Box Retailers: Who’s Winning?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A few big-box retailers are reaching all-time highs, yet others can't seem to gain any momentum. Let's take a look at who's ahead ... and who's poised to lead the sector.

Grocery Stocks: More M&A on the Way?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Kroger's acquisition of Harris Teeter might have opened up the grocery industry's M&A floodgates. Here are some other intriguing deal possibilities in the space.

Microsoft Tries for a Reboot

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Say this for Steve Ballmer -- his vision for the company is ambitious. Whether it can be achieved without huge growing pains (and attendant stock woes) is another matter altogether.

Jump: T-Mobile Unveils Twice-Yearly Upgrades

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
T-Mobile has unveiled its "Jump" plan, which allows subscribers to upgrade their phones twice a year in exchange for an added monthly fee.

How Is Best Buy Still Hanging Around?

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Showrooming was supposed to be the death of Best Buy, yet the big yellow-and-blue lights are still on. Here's how BBY is surviving.

Gold Rises Amid FOMC Minutes Release

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Anticipation over the release of the Fed's June FOMC meeting minutes sent gold up slightly in Wednesday trading, and the metal headed higher still afterward.

Fed Keeps ‘Em Guessing: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Federal Reserve minutes that show a split among members regarding the Fed's easing policy helped lead stocks back up, as markets finished the day mixed

Tim Hortons Gets in on the Gluten-Free Game

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Tim Hortons will add a certified Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroon to its menu starting on July 15.

For Movies, It’s Disney and Only Disney

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Studios have shifted their attention to big-budget blockbusters with franchise potential and built-in audiences. And no studio is better prepared than Disney.

Kroger Goes Shopping: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week's video: The nation's largest supermarket gets even larger. Also, find out what non-automaker is getting a boost from strong auto sales.

Kroger Expands Atlantic Reach: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger bid $2.4 billion for Harris Teeter on a generally up day for the broader markets.
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