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.

Yahoo! Resume Scandal Claims a First Victim

Yahoo! board member Patti Hart will not seek board reelection after controversy over her role in hiring CEO Scott Thompson, who lied on his job resume.

Disney Stock Hits New High Thanks to Quarter’s Hollywood Ending

Even though it wasn't factored into the most recent earnings, 'The Avengers' had plenty to do with Disney's post-earnings pop -- saving it from the 'John Carter' flop.

Priceline Earnings: Let Calls Name Your Price

Traders looking for a pre-earnings strategy for PCLN might want to consider a bull call spread.

Markets Slip, Slide on Greece — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Continued worries over Europe and slow earnings kept the markets lower Tuesday, though the indices picked themselves up a bit in the afternoon.

Keep An Eye on These 4 Earnings Reports to Lock in a Profit

Blue Nile has missed analyst earning projections and with their earnings coming out tonight it may be a good time to make a move.

What Warren Buffett Might Be Buying Next

Warren Buffett recently said Berkshire "will continue to grow," including through massive deals. Here's a look at three companies Buffett could be eying.

Gold, Silver Hammered on Eurozone Fears

Governments and central banks in Europe and Japan face a full-fledged fight against deflation.

Why Delta’s Oil Refinery May Not Have Wings

Trying to ensure a more plentiful and cheaper fuel supply is a bold move, but there's a lot of devilish stuff in the complex arrangement's details.

The Good, the So-So and the Ugly of Earnings

Tyson Foods, Dish TV, and Cognizant all released earnings on Monday, and the three had varying results, including an earnings surprise on the down side.

Second Lesbian Protest for J.C. Penney

Conservative advocacy group One Million Moms objects to a picture in JCPenney's May catalog that shows a lesbian couple and their daughters.

European Winds Shift to Calm — Monday’s IP Market Recap

The markets rallied by the end of Monday trading after initial negative reactions to European election results.

Gold, Silver Lower on Eurozone Elections

Renewed concerns about eurozone sovereign debt added to recent data indicating a slowdown in U.S. economic growth.

Fortune 500: This Year’s Top 10

American businesses are rebounding. Here's a look at the companies that made the most recent list of Fortune's 500.

3 Things We Just Learned About the Carmakers

Among the mixed messages are these overall trends that all the companies are experiencing. But which one stock is the one to go with now?

Guilty By Association: Herbalife Still Has Lots of Life

Herbalife shares got caught up in a short sale squeeze perhaps instituted by noted David Einhorn. There is still great value in this company's earnings. Hang in

Treasury to Offer $5 Billion of AIG Shares

The U.S. Treasury Department will continue to divest its position in AIG with a sale, the third of the year, of $5 billion in AIG stock owned by Treasury.

Green Mountain Coffee Sell Signals Are an Opportunity

Green Mountain disappointed investors and analysts alike, and the stock was crushed. Get over it and look for new opportunities with your money

2 More Insider Selling Warnings

Don't fall for another Green Mountain fiasco with these two stocks. Heavy recent insider selling at both big names should be warning flags for investors.

Jobs Jar the Markets — Friday’s IP Market Recap

A Labor Department jobs report showed slower job creation than was hoped, sending the market into a tailspin for the entire trading session.