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.

Profits Pull at the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Earnings warnings by Chevron and Cummins, as well as a negative response to Alcoa's news on aluminum demand, helped drag down the broader markets Wednesday.

Global Slowdown Worries Keep Gold Flat

Gold and silver futures edged up slightly on Wednesday as economic concerns rose on warnings from Alcoa and Chevron about lower profits.

Should I Buy Costco? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Quarterly earnings have goosed the stock higher -- but can the warehouse giant maintain the momentum? Here's our verdict on whether COST shares are a buy.

New Pipelines Could Chill Natural Gas Prices

Though much-needed, vast new infrastructure projects in the Marcellus shale will sharply boost supply -- and that means more record-low prices.

Alcoa Shares Fall on Lower Q3 Results

Alcoa reported adjusted third quarter earnings that topped Wall Street expectations, but said China demand was weakening, sending its shares lower.

Japan’s Carmakers Are Losing Big in China

The auto sales plunge over the East China Sea islands conflict means caution for investors. But which foreign carmakers stand to benefit?

Wal-Mart Carries AmEx Into Unfamiliar Waters

Wal-Mart's partnership with American Express on a prepaid card to serve the underbanked is an interesting new revenue avenue, but not without its risks.

Alcoa, Yum Kick Off Q3 Earnings — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Alcoa and Yum! Brands got the third-quarter earnings season off to a decent start with Street-beating numbers following a down day for the markets.

Gold Drops Again on Global Economic Fears

Gold fell for a third consecutive trading session after the IMF predicted lower growth around the world and China's economy showed signs of a slowdown.

BP Makes Another Bargain-Basement Sell-Off

BP sold its huge Texas City refinery to Marathon Oil for a song, and it likely means more sales are still coming as it struggles to pay its Gulf disaster bills.

Netflix Shares Go on a Wild Ride

Netflix spikes, then plummets on analysts' actions.

James Bond 007: The Stocks of Skyfall

From a high-tech watch to a controversial brew, here's a look at the biggest names hoping to curry favor with the James Bond crowd in "Skyfall."

Which of These Airlines Isn’t Like the Others?

In this troubled sector, one bin-name surprise is cleared for takeoff, as well as options opportunities.

Gold Retreats on Lower U.S. Unemployment

Friday's better-than-expected U.S. jobs report and lower oil prices pushed gold back from yesterday's gains; miners and gold and silver futures also fell.

Apple After a Year Without Steve Jobs

On the anniversary of his death, it's clear that change was underway long before the legendary leader passed on.

Andrea Jung to Step Down as Avon Chairman, Shares Surge

Avon said on Friday that former CEO Andrea Jung would step down from its board at the end of the year, sending its shares sharply higher.

For Media Companies, Sports Sure Ain’t Cheap

The amount media companies are paying for broadcasting rights just keeps climbing. How much longer until consumers and shareholders feel the burn?

Sprint May Take Another Look at PCS

Sprint is making noise that it might take a look at a purchase of MetroPCS or even the eventual combined T-Mobile/MetroPCS entity for scale and customers.

Sprint Continues an Amazing Run to Nowhere

Sprint's stock price run-up is confusing, and stock analysts have a hard time with a consensus on the future, but that hasn't stopped its momentum.