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.

The Risky Business of Betting on the Box Office

Popcorn company stocks are probably better investments than most movie exhibitors. There's no telling how many people will see a movie, so be selective.

S&P Hits Five-Year High — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Positive earnings news, big corporate headlines and solid China exports helped move markets north and launched the S&P to five-year highs.

Gold Rises Strongly on Draghi’s Remarks

Gold posted its biggest one-day gain of the year as ECB President Mario Draghi made positive remarks about Europe's economic outlook.

Lumia Lights Up Nokia Stock

The Lumia might very well be the real deal -- or so Nokia's preliminary Q4 report would indicate. Could NOK really be a tech turnaround?

Hedge Funds Battling Over Herbalife? Run!

Don't get caught between these titans as they do battle. On one side is Bill 'Pyramid Scheme' Ackman. On the other, Dan 'Buy It' Loeb. Oy.

Now That the Vivus Dust Has Settled …

The diet-drug maker deserves a second -- more optimistic -- look after the hype and unmeetable expectations have passed.

Bad News for Yahoo Search Traffic and Mail

Surprising declines in November and December could be mean problems for monetization.

Can You Get Your Kicks With Phillips 66?

The ConocoPhillips spin-off is still young, so let's compare it to some well-established rivals and see if it offers a better value play -- or not.

Gold Ends Slightly Down Ahead of Meetings

Gold wobbled throughout the day and ended slightly weaker as investors looked towards Thursday's pair of meetings.

Tech Turns the Beat Around — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Alcoa's earnings set a broader positive tone, then tech stocks took it home as U.S. stocks mounted a rebound in Wednesday trading.

Look Beyond the Rocky Start for QEP’s MLP

Its rich shale holdings could make it a prime takeover target, whose value the spin-off would enhance. Even without the deal, it's a solid energy play.

Move Over, Sprint; Dish Makes $5.15B Bid for Clearwire

Dish Network has upped the ante on Clearwire, trumping Sprint's bid for the 4G network provider with its own $5.15 billion offer.

Will Dreamliner Woes Stall Boeing?

A rash of glitches has everyone -- including investors -- worried. The 787 is key to Boeing's future, so its growing pains need to be overcome pronto.

Third Time’s No Charm for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Three safety issues in less than a week have shaken confidence in the success of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Lampert Is Sears’ CEO? Here We Go Again

Eddie Lampert's ascent to the helm of Sears Holdings should scare anyone that was banking on a turnaround at the struggling retailer.

Gold Rises on Increasing Chinese Demand

Gold rose in Tuesday U.S. trading after a report suggested that Chinese demand for the metal was increasing.

Stocks Dip on Pre-Earnings Jitters — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Investors leery of a potentially weak fourth-quarter earnings season bid stocks down lower Tuesday, though Alcoa "officially" started things off right after the bell.

Verizon Sale Rumors Send Vodafone Shares Up

Shares of Vodafone rose in London trading after comments by Verizon's CEO sparked speculation that Verizon would buy Vodafone's stake in Verizon Wireless.

What 2013 Looks Like for Apple Investors

While a repeat of 2012's leap is unlikely, this year won't be dull by any means. Would an Apple TV spark another stock rally? That's just one big question.