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.

Gold Hits Three-Month Low on Cliff Progress

Gold futures dropped in Tuesday trading as news of progress in U.S. budget talks dampened investor enthusiasm for the metal.

The Cliff Is Looking Shorter — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Another day of optimism about a fiscal cliff deal sent stocks flying, with Big Tech especially on the rise. Meanwhile, gun-related stocks continued to fall off.

Whole Foods Makes Rising Food Prices Work For You

Hiding beneath the surface of the Fiscal Cliff talks is another concern: rising food prices adding to investors costs and portfolio woes: avoid the sector

Toyota Hit With Record $17.4M Fine for Safety Recall Delays

Toyota has been slapped with a record $17.4 million fine by federal regulators over its failure to report safety problems in a timely manner.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/18

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

Gun Stocks’ Fate in the Wake of Sandy Hook

Legislation on assault rifles seems imminent in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting -- but that would have a different effect on three gun-related stocks.

Rising Tide Lifts Banks, Homebuilders — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Optimism over Republicans' latest fiscal cliff offer helped to broadly lift markets, with financial and housing-related stocks among the day's best performers.

Gold Flat as U.S. Budget Talks Move Forward

Gold ended Monday trading almost unchanged as investors contemplated apparent progress in U.S. budget negotiations.

10 Most ‘Facebook Famous’ Stocks

Companies that are well-'liked' on Facebook also connect with consumers via brand loyalty -- and that's something investors should keep an eye on.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/17

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

United Continental Pilots to Get Raises, Lump-Sum Payments

The pilots union for United Airlines has voted to approve a new four-year contract with heft salary hikes and a large lump sum payment.

Biotech Movers: Ariad Sinks, YM Soars

They were among the sector's big newsmakers last week, with Acadia, Oncolytics and Acura Pharmaceuticals.

Gold Posts Third Straight Weekly Retreat

Gold finished the week down 0.5%, its third straight weekly loss, despite yesterdays news of more Federal Reserve economic stimulus.

Best Buy: The Drama Queen’s Saga Continues

Best Buy founder Richard Schulze is taking Best Buy shareholders along on yet another roller coaster hill over a potential buyout bid. Stay away from this ride.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/14

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

Warren Buffett: A Rare Talent in the Stock Buyback Game

Berkshire's $1.2 billion stock buyback program illustrates just how good Warren Buffett is at understanding value, especially compared to most other CEOs.

Institutional Selling Sends Gold Tumbling

Gold dropped sharply in Thursday trading as rising fears that the U.S. will go over the fiscal cliff prompted a wave of institutional futures selling.

S&P 500 Ends Its Streak — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The markets ended in the red for the day in the wake of Boehner's fiscal cliff remarks, and in the face of strong retail sales and a sharp slide in jobless claims.

6 Myths About Apple Stock for Investors to Weigh

Apple's stock price has fallen and investors are concerned about a return to growth: here are 6 myths debunked for those who are concerned