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.

A Late-Day Turn for the Worse — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The markets sold off later in the day Tuesday, following Microsoft to a finish in the red. Home Depot provided a bright spot for the Dow, however.

V.me: Visa’s Digital Wallet Gets Big Boost

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Visa has launched V.me an online payment system linking credit and debit cards from more than 50 banks and credit unions.

3 Companies Needing a Buyer Badly

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
These three names are struggling with failing business models and slumping stocks. Do they have anything that could interest a would-be rescuer?

The Buzz Behind Windows Chief’s Abrupt Resignation

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Steven Sinofsky, the president of Microsoft's Windows division and a rumored candidate to replace Steve Ballmer as CEO, has left the company.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/13

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

NBC Leaves ABC, CBS, FOX in the Dust

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
NBC is topping the TV ratings charts again with a number of popular shows after years of bleeding viewers.

Beazer’s Weakness Is All Its Own

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Beazer Homes' poor earnings report sent the homebuilding sector to the floor Monday ... but as a group, homebuilders are holding up much better than BZH.

Gold Stationary as Fiscal Cliff Looms

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold closed unchanged on Monday as investors mulled the looming U.S. fiscal cliff, European debt talks and the prospect of new stimulus in Japan.

Not Enough Spark From ‘Merger Monday’ — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Wall Street saw three big deals in the mergers & acquisition world Monday, but the markets mostly shrugged with a flat performance.

RIMM Gets a Bounce on BB10

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Research In Motion is popping after announcing a release date for BlackBerry 10, but the date itself is cause for concern.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/12

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

5 Ways to Make New Year’s Resolutions REALLY Pay Off

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
From dieting to quitting smoking to traveling, those promises everyone makes every year create lots of spending. And you can cash in on it, too.

Exxon’s Move Out of Iraq Is Puzzling

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon has announced that it is selling its 60% stake in the West-Qurna 1 oil field in Iraq, but the timing of the move warrants some head-scratching.

Biotech Movers: Sequenom Soars on Blood Test Success

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
SONM sees significant gains despite a sub-par earnings report. Plus: Why Array and Vivus took big falls.

Concerns Over Fiscal Cliff Send Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved higher for the fifth straight session as investor worry focused on the looming U.S. fiscal cliff.

7 Reasons JCPenney Is Just Plain Ugly

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Third-quarter results were awful -- and are just one example of why investors have no reason to go near the downtrodden department store.

Stock Splits Would Lift These Sagging Shares

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Priceline's deal to snap up rival Kayak hasn't rallied investors. Maybe PCLN should consider a stock split instead -- and for that matter, so should these seven.

5 Stocks Wishing for a Hockey Season

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Think no one really cares about the NHL lockout? Well, think again. These five companies are sure wishing for the puck to drop.

These Stocks Could Jump on Energy M&A

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The energy sector is ripe for consolidation, making Devon, Apache and others potential targets for cash-rich blue-chips.
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