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.

5 Stocks Mr. Burns Would Own

Amalgamated Spats and U.S. Hay might not be real companies, but The Simpsons' Mr. Burns would love these five outdated, niche and even villainous stocks.

Gold Climbs on Spanish Austerity Budget

Gold climbed 1.5% in Thursday trading after Spain unveiled a new budget of tax hikes and spending cuts, suggesting it might need more financial aid.

Spain Leads the American Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The Spanish government released its newest budget, and news that the country will work toward austerity measures helped lift markets higher Thursday afternoon.

3 Struggling Stocks Going on a Diet

When the going gets tough, the tough (try to) get healthy. Here are some companies trying to use America's health kick to fatten up their bottom lines.

3 Targets for a Yahoo Shopping Spree

The question investors need to ask themselves is whether Marissa Mayer and Yahoo will spend the company's Alibaba cash boldly or predictably.

Happy (Belated) Anniversary, Meg Whitman?

Meg Whitman has survived a year (and change) at Hewlett-Packard, but past that, there's really not much about the anniversary worth celebrating.

Why P&G CEO’s Job Is on the Line

The head of Pershing Square Capital Management is pushing for the outster of Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald, citing the company's continuing poor results.

Zions Bancorp Repays TARP Bailout

The Treasury Department says that Zions Bancorp has returned $700 million to the government, completing its repayment of federal funds received under TARP.

Tesla: Too Much Innovation, Too Soon?

Changing an ingrained consumer mindset takes a lot of time, and all-electric vehicles may be something the public just isn't ready for yet.

H&M Misses Forecast, Delays Online Launch

The world's second-largest clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz posted sub-par third quarter earnings Thursday mornings thanks to a variety of struggles.

Staples or Best Buy: Which One Is Better Buyout Bait?

Both companies need a white knight. The question is: If you had to play one or the other strictly on buyout potential, which would you choose?

The World’s a Bummer — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Downbeat news from Europe and Asia combined to rattle American markets, which suffered their third straight day of losses. Meanwhile, RadioShack's CEO resigned.

Gold Pulls Back as U.S. Dollar Rises

Gold prices slid 1% Wednesday under pressure from profit-taking and a strengthening U.S. dollar; gold and silver mines were broadly on the rise.

AOL’s New Patch Still Has Lots of Holes

A redesign helps, but fundamental flaws are still obvious. Patch desperately needs to figure out how to draw a large and engaged readership.

Retail Stocks: 3 to Shop, 3 to Drop

Recent overall strength doesn't mean all retail stocks are worthy. Investors need to be smart shoppers for retail stocks as well as for consumer goods.

RadioShack Sends Out an SOS

RadioShack CEO James Gooch resigned Tuesday, leaving a shipwreck of a business and a crushed stock in his wake.

Uh-Oh, Netflix Loses Many of Its A&E Shows

The company's business model looks vulnerable as it struggles to get and maintain contracts to distribute popular content.

RIM Manages to Add 2M Subscribers, Attempts Comeback

Research in Motion surprised Wall Street by adding two million Blackberry subscribers since last year, beating forecasts that it would post a subscriber loss.

IBM CEO to Take on Chairman Role

IBM CEO Virginia Rometty will now be taking on another role as the former chief takes another step closer to retirement.