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.

Gold, Silver Regain Some Lost Ground

U.S. retail sales growth accelerated, while Dutch, French and Spanish government bond yields declined.

AT&T Delivers Solid Q1 Earnings

AT&T (T) headed higher in Tuesday trading after the company announced better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.

10 Stocks to Watch Get Ready to Release Earnings

Earnings releases from 10 key stocks can effect your portfolio decisions, so keep an eye on them over the next two days.

Nokia Debt Downgraded to Junk Status

Struggling cell phone maker Nokia's corporate debt has been downgraded to junk status by Fitch Ratings due to a continuing negative financial outlook.

Has the Demise of Apple Begun?

Take a look with us at this tech giant and decide what the pullback really means -- and if it's time to double down or clear out.

US Airways’ Parker: A Smart Bid for American

Getting American's unions onboard first was a savvy move -- Parker has learned a lot from his failed bids for United and Delta.

Detroit’s Big Showing at Beijing’s Auto Show

Even Chrysler is making moves to get a piece of China's market. The Detroit 3 clearly aren't limiting their initiatives to the auto exhibition.

Euro, Mexico, Oh No! — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Bribery accusations hampering Wal-Mart and worries in Europe in China weighed on markets in Monday trading.

First Solar Turns to Catch Shifting Rays

The company plans to focus on developing solar power plants and offering services to utilities rather than just selling solar panels.

Overdraft Fees Get Another Look From Regulators

The marketing practices of nine U.S. banks are said to be under review by the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

When Do Share Buybacks Mask Excessive Compensation?

Stock options issued as executive compensation can lead to anti-dilutive share repurchases. Is that always a bad thing? Not necessarily.

Hasbro: Q1 Earnings Miss Expectations

Toymaker Hasbro took a $2.6M loss as North American sales fell and international sales rose, and adjusted earnings fell short of Street estimates.

5 Banks Customers Actually Like

Big banks, like Bank of America, could learn a lot from these banks that have loyal customer followings.

Gold, Silver Lower on Eurozone News

European Union economic data released today were discouraging, exacerbating recessionary and sovereign-debt fears.

Top 10 New Products Flying Off Store Shelves

These items introduced in 2011 reeled in the leading sales, among them Pampers Cruiser/Swaddlers with Dry Max and Nicorette Lozenge.

Qualcomm, SanDisk: Mobile Is No Guarantee of Success

The mobile tech boom also presents problems, even for top suppliers, which can suffer from a range of woes while the industry's Apples and Samsungs thrive.

Wal-Mart’s Mexican Bribery Scandal: 5 Facts

Wal-Mart could face a lengthy federal investigation and possible fines amid revelations that top executives knew of systemic bribery at its Mexican subsidiary.

What to Glean From Oil Service Providers’ Strong Earnings

Investors left a little surprised by strong results by Halliburton and Schlumberger shouldn't be. Here's why.

Sam’s Club’s Recipe for Using Pinterest

Many Pinterest users share their favorite recipes. Take Sam's Club, which saw sales rise after one of its recipes became a hit on Pinterest.