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.

Google Earnings: No Fireworks, But Still Plenty to Like

Google didn't give us a post-earnings extravaganza like we've seen in the past, but an earnings beat and thinned losses in its Motorola division have investors smiling this morning.

Nokia Hates Its Day in the Spotlight

Earnings and smartphone sales send investors fleeing NOK stock, but don't shovel the dirt on Nokia yet.

Tech, Banks Continue to Slide — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets fell broadly for a second straight day on the heels of unimpressive earnings reports, and a selloff in tech and bank stocks

Gold Gains on Weak U.S. Economic Reports

Gold rose modestly in Thursday trading as a trio of reports showed a slowing U.S. economy.

GM: Chevy Cruze Diesel’s MPG Tops VW Jetta Diesel

General Motors says its new Chevy Cruze Diesel gets 46 miles per gallon on the highway, beating the VW Jetta diesel, which is rated at 42 mpg on the highway.

What Do Yahoo’s Earnings Mean for Google?

For now at least. it all comes down to ad revenue. How the big companies slice up that pie -- well, that's what quarterly reports are for.

This Tiny Casino Could Bust the House

Monarch Casino & Resort is just a two-casino business right now, but it has the potential to become huge and is worth a speculative buy.

Gold Sags as U.S. Dollar Rises, Equities Fall

Investors sought safety in the U.S. dollar as equity markets fell, sending gold futures down modestly in Wednesday trading.

Apple Leads the Drop — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Shares of Apple continued their downward spiral as the stock briefly moved under $400, helping to set a gloomy tone on the day as the markets retreated broadly.

Who Was on the Right Side of Yahoo’s Post-Earnings Flip-Flop?

Yahoo's first-quarter earnings report sparked after-market trading followed by a quick spurt of buying at the open. Which camp has the right idea?

Bank of America: Can’t Grow or Slash Costs Fast Enough

The stock is taking a pounding following lackluster earnings. After a superb 2012, investors this year are looking for more than viability.

Google Will Hit $1,000: The Ifs, Ands, & Buts…

After its ascent to $800 and beyond, Google stock seems poised to make a run at $1,000 -- here are the ifs, ands & buts of the issue.

Budweiser to Unveil ‘Bow Tie-Shaped’ Can Next Month

Budweiser will begin selling its beer in a bow tie-shaped can that reflects its half-century old logo on May 6.

Dish Bids for Sprint But Needs Dose of Reality

Charlie Ergen -- CEO of Dish Network -- is taking a huge gamble with his recent unsolicited bid for Sprint, as the deal only sounds promising in theory.

VIDEO: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

Check out this quick video recap of six stocks that made headlines -- good and bad -- this week.

Stocks, Gold Bounce Back — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

U.S. stocks and gold alike rebounded from Monday's glaring losses thanks to positive news on the corporate earnings and housing fronts.

Gold Regains Some Lost Ground After Plunge

Gold reversed course and climbed in Tuesday trading, recovering some ground from Monday's plunge after an analyst said the metal was undervalued.

Tech Earnings in Focus — Who Should You Buy?

Earnings season is a challenging time for investors -- you need to be able to process news quickly. Here are the names to look at as tech companies report revenue and sales numbers.

China Grinds Markets to a Halt — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Reports of slower growth in China overshadowed a seeming return to Merger Monday and sent U.S. markets significantly lower.