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.

Catch the Sweet Smell of Fertilizer Stocks

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Mosaic's earnings miss sent a scare into investors of fertilizer and agriculture stocks, but the sector has some compelling fundamentals in its favor.

ECB Comments Send Gold Soaring

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold soared to an 110month high in Thursday trading after the head of the European Central Bank indicated that it would keep interest rates low.

Bank Stocks Rule the Day — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets were up across the board Thursday, buoyed by assurances from European Central Bank president Draghi and positive domestic data.

Informatica’s Plunge: A Bad Omen for Software Space?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Informatica's plunge Thursday on a weak preliminary earnings report might bode poorly for the broader software sector.

FDA Pulls Approval for a Generic Antidepressant

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A generic version of antidepressant Wellbutrin has lost FDA approval after tests showed it less effective than the brand name drug at a certain dosage.

Behind the September Auto Sales Numbers

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Another strong month reveals four major trends across the industry, from rising consumer confidence to the rising tide of car-sharing. All bear close watching.

Netflix Satisfaction is Back on Track With Customers

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
According to a survey conducted by Citigroup Netfix customer satisfaction ratings are up to 48%, a bump up from 45% earlier in the year, and the stock is moving

What’s the Call on T-Mobile-Metro PCS?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's an assessment of the likely outcomes, including the merger's chances for success and how the tie-up might alter the industry's landscape.

Why America Needs More Teslas

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's a much-needed innovator and forward-looking company -- with just the kind of vision and willingness to take risks that can keep the U.S. on top.

Jobs Jolt Wall Street — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets rallied broadly Wednesday thanks to an upbeat jobs report that countered gloomy news from Hewlett-Packard, Monsanto and others.

Gold Rises Slightly After ADP Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold posted a small gain in Wednesday trading after oil tumbled and the U.S. jobs market received a better-than-expected report from payroll processor ADP.

MLB Reaches 8-Year Deal With Fox, Turner

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Fox Sports and Turner Broadcasting have renewed their agreement with Major League Baseball for another eight years in a deal worth as much as $7.4 billion.

Goldman’s Money-Minting Days Are Over

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The media is starting to shower Goldman Sachs with love, but it might be a bit overdone. While there's some upside left in GS, it's not a ton.

Schulze, Private Equity Firms Examine Best Buy’s Books

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Best Buy's founder Richard Schulze is reviewing the company's books with a number of private equity firms in preparation for a possible $11 billion buyout bid.

Family Dollar Profit Just What Wall Street Ordered

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Family Dollar stores came in with better profits than anticipated as additional items on the shelves brought in new customers.

5 Lean, Mean Profit Machines

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
These five companies aren't just able to maximize revenues out of their employees, but also can turn them into whopping profits.

Before Laughing at Einhorn’s Taco Bell/Chipotle Theory …

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
David Einhorn's statement about Taco Bell threatening Chipotle stock has been met with some laughs, but some big-picture numbers aren't as funny.

Markets Lack Direction: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks finished mixed as markets were distracted from strong news out of the automotive sector, instead looking ahead to Spain's next bailout.

Gold Consolidates Gains as Investors Await Jobs Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold consolidated gains on Tuesday after hitting a one-year high on Monday as investors awaited the U.S. jobs report for September.
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