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.

Yahoo Will Benefit From Alibaba’s Social Media Push

Alibaba's acquisition of the growthy Chinese microblog Weibo will eventually pay off for Yahoo, too -- it's just a matter of when.

Gold Posts Largest Weekly Gain in Three Months

Gold slipped in Friday trading, but still posted its largest weekly gain in three months, while mining stocks slumped again.

Baidu Runs Into Mobility Issues

Baidu's stock took a tumble on Friday following the release of disappointing first-quarter earnings.

T-Mobile’s ‘No Contract’ Ads Under Fire

T-Mobile has agreed to change the way it promotes its new "un-carrier" plans after Washington's attorney general called its advertising "deceptive."

How Long Can Amazon Defy Gravity?

Another quarter, another beat. Everything's rosy, right? Not so fast. Some fundamental changes to the company's business model could spell trouble down the line.

Who the Heck Can Overtake Toyota?

Japanese auto giant Toyota retained its No. 1 slot for global sales despite a worldwide slowdown and issues with China. But General Motors is hot on its heels.

Good News on the Jobs Front — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets continued to power ahead following a report on lower jobless claims and some good news on the earnings front. After the bell, Amazon announced a dip in profits.

Gold Climbs as May Options Set to Expire

Gold surged in Thursday trading as traders sought to purchase May options before they expired and tensions flared again in the Middle East.

iBonds: Great for Apple, Not for You

Apple announced plans for a dividend increase and stock repurchase plan that will cost lots of money, and will tap debt markets; I won't buy those bonds.

Defense Earnings: Winners and Losers

Defense contractors are looking good right now, but sequestration will cause more trouble as the year goes on.

Verizon Preps for $100B Wireless Bid

Verizon is hiring financial and legal consultants to advise it on a $100 billion bid to acquire Vodafone's share of Verizon Wireless.

Gold Rises on Sharp U.S. Durable Goods Drop

The largest drop in U.S. durable goods orders in seven months increased inventor confidence in continued economic stimulus and sent gold climbing on Wednesday.

P&G Drags Down the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

A disappointing durable goods order report, slower sales at AT&T and weak guidance from Procter & Gamble sent the Dow down on the day.

Boeing’s Bottom Line Overcomes the Dreamliner

Boeing shares popped Wednesday after the company reported a significant increase in first-quarter earnings -- all despite the Dreamliner's grounding.

FedEx Wins New 7-Year Contract With USPS

FedEx outbid shipping rival UPS to extend its current service to the U.S. Postal Service for another seven years in a deal worth $10.5 billion.

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A few stocks made headlines this week, even as all eyes turned to Apple earnings. Find out what made Netflix and Caesar soar.

Netflix’s Dirty, Obscure Secret

Lost in the excitement over Netflix's promising earnings and bursting subscribership is a red flag found in the cash flow statement.

Apple, AP Shake Things Up — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets shook off a brief crash caused by a hacked Associated Press Twitter account to finish ahead, then Apple took over with some big news in after-hours.

Gold Falls as U.S. Dollar Advances

Gold fell in Tuesday trading as weaker-than-expected economic reports from China and Germany pushed the U.S. dollar higher.