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.

The Running of the Retailers: Earnings Winners and Losers

U.S. retailers released earnings yesterday and their was a mixed bag of strong earnings and disappointments. Here are a list of 7 to review.

Not the Time Yet for Homebuilder Stocks

The sector got some good news this week, but it came during a market slump. So investors are better off waiting for the carnage to end before moving in.

Can Conoco’s Divide-and-Conquer Plan Win?

Spinning off its refining business to focus exclusively on producing oil and gas, particularly in North America, could be brilliant -- or short-sighted.

Social Stocks Sell Till the Bell — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Facebook priced its IPO after the bell Thursday, but social stocks' ears already were ringing thanks to a sector-wide drubbing during the day.

Starbucks’ Juice Brand Positioned for Growth

An analyst who visited Starbucks' Evolution Fresh juice bar in a Seattle suburb said he feels the 'brand is well-positioned to grab market share.'

Strong Rally in Gold, Silver as Euro Weakens Further

Gold and silver were solidy higher Thursday even as the euro slipped lower versus the dollar and weekly U.S. unemployment claims were unchanged.

Wal-Mart vs. Target: Which One Is Better?

The nation's top discount chains are both on the mend, but only one stock looks to be a profitable short-term bet. Here's how they stack up.

If I Owned Yahoo I’d Be Pissed, Too

With all the mistakes Yahoo! appears to be making, its best bet might be to review 5 ideas on how to rebuild the business, or perhaps get ready for sale

Gilead Sciences’ HIV Drugs Clear a Hurdle

Full FDA approval should come next -- but if not, watch out, because Gilead is very heavily dependent on its HIV drug lineup, and patents will be expiring.

Friday’s Facebook IPO: Hold Off For Now

Facebook's IPO on Friday could be the largest in U.S. history, but it might be better for individual investors to wait for the dust to settle before jumping in

5 Most ‘Gay-Friendly’ Fortune 500 Companies

The Corporate Equality Index continues to be a harbinger of change. Investors wanting to do good by doing right should pay attention to these five Fortune 500 companies.

It’s Finally Time to Merge Yahoo and AOL

The two flawed companies would have a much better chance as one, with Tim Armstrong running the show because he's at least making progress at AOL.

Retail and Europe Spoil the Day: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Continued pressure from economic troubles in Europe, particularly Greece, weighed on the markets, dropping an early rally down for the day.

GE Capital Resumes GE Dividend Payments

GE Capital will pay its parent company a $4.5 billion dividend for this year and resume regular dividend payments during the second quarter.

Selling Continues in Gold and Silver

U.S. housing starts and industrial output weighed on gold and silver prices, but numerous mining stocks were heading upward.

Retail’s First-Quarter Winners and Losers

The consumer continues to drive the U.S. economy, but not all retailers are benefiting the same way. Recent earnings help uncover the winners and losers.

Abercrombie Reports Fierce Drop in Q1 Profits

Casual apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reported plunging first-quarter profits. The news pulled ANF shares down more than 11% in morning trading.

Energy Independence: Alaska Heats Up

New technology is giving America's biggest energy player new life -- both onshore and in newly opened Arctic waters. Here's how the region could develop.

Amazon Is Saying ‘You’re Hired’ … a Lot

Amazon is on a hiring spree, adding at least 1,000 jobs in Seattle alone. But some analysts think the rapid pace could hurt already thin profit margins.