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.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/4

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.

How to Play the Goldman Upgrade to Dell

Goldman Sachs made a call on "buy" call on Dell, surprising some but the stock rallied over 5% on the news, and now may be the time to get back into the stock

Is Apple Prepping a ‘Made in USA’ Boom?

It could hinge on whether it picks Intel to make more chip for it -- especially for mobile devices. That would be a boon to Intel as well as U.S. manufacturing.

Morning Rally Falls Apart — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Monday's early-morning rally fell apart amid an unexpectedly poor ISM report and Republican skepticism on the fiscal cliff front.

Gold Rises as the U.S. Dollar Falls

Gold rose and the dollar fell in Monday trading as investors worried about the approaching U.S. fiscal cliff and good news emerged about Greek debt.

New York Times to Trim Newsroom With Voluntary Buyouts

Thirty management positions are to be cut in the latest round of cost-savings at the financially struggling newspaper.

Biotech Movers: Acadia Rockets on Trial News

Acadia Pharmaceuticals leads the way with a week of eye-popping gains. Plus: Why Exelixis and Supernus took tough tumbles.

Gold Posts Second Straight Monthly Decline

Gold fell about 1% on Friday, leading to the metal's second consecutive monthly loss thanks to continued uncertainty over the looming fiscal cliff.

Plenty of Temptations at the L.A. Auto Show

The annual Tinseltown extravaganza has something for everyone, from speedy high-end Porsches to more fuel-efficient RAV4 small SUVs.

Parents, Kids Not Digging the New Chuck E. Cheese Mascot

The updated look of Chuck E. Cheese's iconic rodent mascot isn't as popular as his earlier appearance, according to a marketing firm's analysis.

Yum Sliced By China’s Double-Edged Sword

Yum! is hurting again thanks to its heavy exposure to a slowing China, leaving investors momentarily jeering the emerging market they once cheered.

Energy Producers Swarm the Gulf’s Deepwater

A fevered auction for leases in the western Gulf of Mexico this week shows how hot this region is. Four companies in particular were the big winners.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/30

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.

How Sears Is Worth More Dead

It's real value is in real estate, which may be far more than you think. At least one big mutual fund manager is betting big on that thesis.

Icahn Has the Right Script for Netflix

The veteran activist investor's plans to force Netflix into the arms of a suitor could help the stock keep rising -- and give its growth strategy a chance.

Boehner Can’t Stop a Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Early-morning gains were briefly blunted by John Boehner's sour comments on the fiscal cliff, but tech and social stocks helped carry markets through the day.

Gold Gains on Stalled Fiscal Cliff Talks

Gold rose in Thursday trading as the U.S. dollar declined against other currencies and negotiations in Washington to avert the fiscal cliff seemed to stall.

CNN Goes Out on a Limb with Jeff Zucker

The struggling cable news network's new boss has a sketchy record at best. And he faces some pretty daunting challenges in turning CNN around.

Where Is AMR, After a Year in Bankruptcy?

The prospects for what happens next are starting to clarify. Here's how American Airlines stacks up as it seeks another life after Chapter 11.