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.

Video Games Join the Ride on Disney Cruises

Disney is bringing video games aboard its newest $1 billion cruise ships, letting kids and parents play on super-high-definition, interactive screens.

Citigroup’s First-Quarter Earnings Drop 2%

Citigroup today announced that it's first-quarter profit fell 2.3%. However, the New York-based bank's earnings results beat analysts' projections.

Schwab Earnings Drop 20%, Meet Expectations

Charles Schwab posted a 20% decline in earnings and a 1% dip in revenues for the first-quarter, but met Wall Street predictions.

Ford Aims to Drop 750 Pounds From Its Cars

Ford is looking to reduce the weight of all its cars by 750 pounds by the end of the decade by using carbon fiber and new engines.

Gold, Silver Down on U.S., EU and China Data

China trade balances and eurozone unemployment worsen.

Coke Produces Madonna-Inspired Bottles

Diet Coke's new creative director, Jean Paul Gaultier, has crafted a Madonna-inspired bottle for a European ad campaign.

Adelson Rolls the Spanish Dice

Las Vegas Sands billionaire CEO Sheldon Adelson recently announced a plan to create a "mini-Las Vegas" in troubled Spain. Is he crazy -- or crazy like a fox?

ConocoPhillips’ Happy Divorce

The spin-off of the refining operations is good news for investors.

Google Fined $25,000 by the FCC

Google's Street Map application has come under FCC scrutiny for "payload data" infractions, costing the company a $25,000 fine.

Mattel’s First-Quarter Profits Slide 53%

Mattel announces lower first-quarter profits and revenue, misses Street expectations.

Is Trouble Brewing Ahead for Starbucks?

It won't take much for this high-flying stock’s price to cool off. Here's why investors should wait for that to happen before buying.

4 Sony Mistakes, 4 Lessons for Apple

Just a few missteps can turn a juggernaut into an also-ran. Here's how Sony's fall can teach Apple a few things about how to stay on top.

Ending With a Thud — Friday’s IP Market Recap

You can try blaming Friday the 13th for today’s misery on Wall Street, but that wouldn’t be doing justice to the damage Monday and Tuesday…

Gold, Silver Down on Lower China GDP

China growth comes in lower than expected, and eurozone concerns linger.

Energy Independence: First, the Pipelines

Suddenly, America is closer to being self-sufficient. But this goal will remain out of reach until the infrastructure is built. Investors, take note.

5 Reasons to Love Coinstar

There's good reason for this consistent earner's big jump today: Its raised forecasts bode very well for future growth.

Netflix’ Investment in Mad Men Will Pay Off

As it signs more streaming deals for TV shows, Netflix will leave rivals even further behind.

Apple’s Un-American Stance on Taxes

It did shareholders a favor by declaring a dividend and launching a buyback plan, but its refusal to repatriate overseas income is wrongheaded.

Nasdaq’s Big Names Romp — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Google (GOOG) surged before Thursday's earnings report, then announced an 'effective' stock split. Meanwhile, Starbucks hit an all-time high.