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.

Glencore Boosts Share Offer for Xstrata

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Glencore International has boosted the number of shares it will exchange for each Xstrata share in a bid to save a faltering merger plan.

Joining the Nasdaq-100 Index Might KILL Facebook’s Stock

By Jeff Reeves
Think Facebook might get a pop if it joins the Nasdaq-100 index? While the theory behind it makes sense, recent results say otherwise.

Lululemon Athletica Raises Outlook, Shares Jump

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Lululemon Athletica reported adjusted second-quarter earnings that matched predictions, but fell short on earnings, and raised its outlook for the year.

5 Ways to Slurp Up Coca-Cola’s Success

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you want to invest in Coca-Cola's global brand, you don't have to go straight for KO. Check out these five other ways to cash in on the popular pop.

4 Lessons From August Auto Sales

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
No. 1: Fuel-efficient models are the antidote to rising gas prices. And as Ford showed, even full-size pickups that are more mpg-friendly can do well.

Best Buy Illustrates the Stupidity of Buybacks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Best Buy's repurchase of $3 billion of its stock during the past 28 months is a perfect example of why buybacks are a waste of money.

Europe, America Play Well Together — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks roared Thursday on a double dose of good news, from the ECB and on the U.S. jobs front. Also, Navistar and Men's Wearhouse surged on earnings.

Gold Closes Above $1,700 on Positive ECB News

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Precious metals received a boost in Thursday trading amid the announcement of the ECB's latest bond-purchase program.

A Negative Spin for Hard Drive Stocks

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Analyst downgrades to Seagate and much smaller OCZ highlight the tough headwinds the industry is up against.

Safeway’s Blackhawk Move Is a Head-Scratcher

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Safeway's announcement to spin off its minority share in prepaid card supplier Blackhawk was a surprise, but more surprising was the bump in SWY shares.

Disney Stock Soars to All-Time High

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of worldwide media and entertainment giant Disney hit an all-time high yesterday as the company continued to ride its strong third quarter results.

Will Vegetarian McDonald’s Be Here to Stay?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's is opening two meatless outlets in India next year, raising the question of whether the move is a one-time thing or the start of a new trend.

Five InvestorPlace Stock Picks That Beat the Market

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
InvestorPlace editors chose a model portfolio of five stocks for under $10,000 -- and it beat the performance of the S&P 500 for the past three months.

It’s The Same Old Story — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks mostly meandered Wednesday as investors sat waiting on news from the ECB and on the American jobs front.

Gold and Silver Suffer Mild Losses Wednesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver prices edge slightly lower as in investors await news from the ECB. Miners show mixed results Wednesday, with Silver Standard taking a hard hit.

Starbucks Starts Recycling … Muffins?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks is trying to go even greener -- this time by introducing a program to recycle its old muffins and coffee grounds.

Francesca’s CEO Departure: Uh Oh

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
John De Meritt's unexpectedly announced plans to retire by year-end at the ripe old age of 41. It sure looks like a red flag for the booming company.

FedEx Profit Warning Is No Surprise

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
FedEx lowered its fiscal first-quarter earnings forecast Wednesday on global weakness. But the global slowdown is old news ... so should you buy the dip?

Monsanto’s Genetically Modified Corn Losing Effectiveness

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The Environmental Protection Agency says that a number of studies show that rootworms are developing resistance to Monsanto's genetically modified corn.
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