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.

Citigroup: To Pay or Not to Pay

It's in a bind after shareholders reject Vikram Pandit's $15 million pay package. But is that really an "obscene" amount?

Ups and Downs the Norm — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets went on a roller-coaster ride again today, starting with an early move up and coming down the remainder of the day on disappointing economic news.

Big Banks’ Earnings Fit for Goldilocks

Big banks' earnings are a case of incremental improvements in some areas and weakness in others. All in all, they're OK -- and for now, that's good enough.

Haverty’s Builds a Stock-to-Pick Case

Home furnishing retailer Haverty's is in a tough market with strong competition, but the company has the ability to grow. For now, hold your position.

NY Times: Reward Investors With a Dividend

The New York Times suspended its dividend in 2009, but now that there's a bit of good news, long-suffering shareholders deserve some appreciation.

Gold, Silver Up on Downbeat U.S. Data

A mix of news included disappointing U.S. homes sales and unemployment numbers.

Can GE Light Up Earnings?

The backdrop for General Electric isn't too bright as earnings approach. Here's why.

3 Food Stocks to Eat Up and 3 to Return

Restaurants are coming back into vogue as more and more people eat out. You should run to our first three and avoid the next three in your portfolio

Europe, IBM Drag Down Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Worries over Spain's newest banking problems rattled the markets, and IBM's post-earnings hit also bit into the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Nestle Poised to Buy Pfizer’s Baby Formula

Several sources say Swiss food giant Nestle will win the bid for Pfizer's infant nutrition business.

Should I Buy Intel? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

With tablets and smartphones siphoning off market share, there will be little growth in the PC business -- and Europe will continue to be a drag.

Coke Loses Bears, Shares Dollar Stores, Adds Spotify

In a flurry of partnership deals ranging from football stadiums to online music, Coke loses 2 and wins 1.

Yahoo’s Earnings: What the Numbers Hide

The online ad market — and rivals' share of it — is growing, but Yahoo's share is shrinking. See the most damning stat of all.

3 Stocks to Track as Earnings Season Blooms

Earnings season is in full swing, and stocks with strong earnings are being rewarded. Keep your eyes on these 3, all of whom report late this week.

IBM Has a Cloud Problem

As more companies move into the cloud, they no longer need to buy servers and storage systems.

Gold, Silver Down on U.K. Bank Comments

Ongoing eurozone concerns and after-market earnings reports from high-tech bellwethers IBM and Intel contributed as well.

Citigroup Shareholders Reject Pandit’s Paycheck

Citigroup shareholders rejected an executive compensation plan for Vikrim Pandit in a display of anger and disappointment at the bank's stock performance.

The Global Ambition of Coke’s Muhtar Kent

Kent's goal is to double the company’s worldwide revenue in the next eight years. “It’s not for the fainthearted,” he says, “but it’s achievable.”

Apple, Markets Rebound — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

The Dow Jones rallied on good news to finish the day above 13,000. However, a couple tech heavyweights headed lower on after-the-bell earnings reports.