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.

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.

J.C. Penney’s Turnaround Turns Ugly

Ron Johnson's renovations aren't working as quickly as investors hoped, as shoppers reject JCPenney's new pricing strategy.

Markets Grapple With GM, Greece — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Worries over Greece and possible European contagion continued to worry the markets, and retailers had a mixed day of earnings.

Homebuilder Confidence Lifts the Sector’s Shares

The strongest reading among homebuilders since May 2007 cheers investors. Still, the current 29 is a long way from the 50+ that indicates good conditions.

Gold, Silver Up on Eurozone, U.S. News

Weaker U.S. retail sales and an increasingly likely Greek exit from the euro weigh in.

Coty Will No Longer Call on Avon

Cosmetics maker Coty has rescinded their recent $24.75 per share offer to buy Avon products, as Avon did not respond in a timely manner to the offer.

Surviving a Round of Embarrassing Executive Shakeups

JPMorgan, Best Buy, and Yahoo! are all in turmoil as executives are forced to leave and new management must come in and turn around the confusion

Four Entertainment Stocks Worth Watching

Maybe your horse didn't come in on Kentucky Derby day, but you can still profit from the ponies -- or from wrestling, car racing and concert promoting.