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.

P&G CEO’s Pay Falls on Weak Share Performance

Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald saw his stock options and bonuses fall 6.1% this year due to the company's weak share price performance.

Is AOL’s Sweet Dividend Tempting Enough?

AOL is returning some of the $1.1 billion made in a patent sale by issuing a special dividend. Despite its 2012 run, the company might still be a good play.

Gold Registers a Positive Week Despite Flat Friday

Gold prices were flat and silver ticked up a tad on Friday -- a dull finish for an overall strong week for precious metals.

Europe Slays Autodesk

In addition to its stumble overseas, the software company also is undergoing a major technology transition.

MSG Investors Hear the Crowd Roar

Linsanity boosted earnings, but the Garden has plenty else at play -- even though it is a thinly traded stock and let its biggest draw get away.

VMWare Is a Bit Pricey, but the Best Cloud Stock Out There

Cloud computing is here to stay, but not all players will win. VMWare, though, is tops. If you buy, do so for that reason, not because of its buyout potential.

Nike Stands By Armstrong After He Abandons USADA Fight

Athletic shoe-maker Nike said on Thursday that it would continue to support cycling legend Lance Armstrong after he ended his fight against doping charges.

Stop Buying Your Own Stock! Please!

Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Best Buy are all proving that they should get out of the market for their own shares.

The 2 Biggest Lessons About Casino Stocks

Hint: Buy and hold isn't the way to beat the house. A closer examination shows that they're first and foremost trading stocks.

Banking on Buyouts in Biotech: Is It Smart?

Unless you really understand medicine, it's a very risky game. The chances of a little company scoring big and getting bought out are usually slim.

Target Steals “Cheapest” Title From Wal-Mart

For the first time since last year -- and with the biggest gap in the last two years -- Target has won the pricing battle against bigger rival Wal-Mart.

Eli Lilly Might Have an Alzheimer’s Cure

Eli Lilly's stock is set to soar Friday morning after a trial for its Alzheimer's drug solanezumab showed promising results for early-stage patients.

Whole Foods Sees a Whole Lotta Growth

It now plans to triple its store count to 1,000 and move into new areas. But what if its huge expansion plans take it too far from its roots?

Dunkin’ and Krispy Kreme: Not So Tempting

Nothing wrong with the eats at Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Donuts -- it's the prospects for these two stocks that don't go down so well. Here's why you shouldn't invest.

Google’s Fantastic Fiber Optic Scheme

Superfast Internet access, no data caps, free Nexus 7 and more. It sounds too good to be true … but in Kansas City, it’s real. Watch out: Disruption ahead.

Dow Down on Mixed News: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets fell across the board on Thursday with the Dow leading the way for the third consecutive day on mixed economic news

Gold, Silver Bring Home Healthy Gains

Gold and silver prices surged Thursday after yesterday's release of the FOMC minutes hinted at more quantitative easing. Silver Standard surged on a mixed day for miners.

3 Buyout Rumors Worth a Once-Over

While speculation in buyout rumors usually is pointless, it does provide investors an opportunity to review their holdings. These three are worth examining.

Cash in on Boomers with Senior REITs

Health Care REIT just acquired Sunrise Senior Living, making the high-yield pick an even better play on the long-term demographic of aging Baby Boomers.