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.

Best Department and Discount Stores for Customer Satisfaction

Nordstrom leads the pack for 2011, while Wal-Mart comes in last

Best Supermarkets for Customer Satisfaction

Publix and Whole Foods are ranked at the top of the list for best super markets for customer satisfaction by The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).

Best Specialty Retailers for Customer Satisfaction

Costco, Sam's Club and Staples were among the best specialty retailers on the ASCI's annual look at customer satisfaction.

Tesla’s Electrified Shares Surge Higher

Tesla's forward momentum and Elon Musk's steering have gotten TSLA shares out of a mid-January trench, and there's more room to run.

3 Retailers to Watch Ahead of Earnings

As earnings season draws to a close, retailers are getting more into the mix. Keep an eye on these three retail stocks going into their reports.

Dow Hits 13,000; Airlines Hit a Wall — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Spiking oil prices pulled the big carriers down on Tuesday, after the Dow's brief transit of 13,000,

Steve Wynn: A Power Play by Gambling’s Machiavelli

Wynn Resorts' CEO is a fierce competitor. And over the weekend, he got rid of his biggest shareholder in a bold stroke.

Adidas to Launch a Full-Court Press in China

The No. 2 sports brand is gearing up for a big push against rival Nike, and it's getting some help from ‘Linsanity.'

Greek Debt Deal, WGC Report Have Gold, Silver Surging

Gold and silver prices were headed higher Tuesday, with Hecla Mining and a host of other miners coming along for the ride.

Wal-Mart: One Step Forward, Two Back

It finally lifted U.S. same-store sales, but margins -- thanks to lower-price competitors, like Dollar Tree -- and organic growth are lagging.

Bed Bath & Beyond Investors Can Relax

Many fear casa.com will be to Bed Bath & Beyond what Amazon has been to Best Buy. But it's not exactly an apples-to-apples comparison.

Profit off Lions Gate Share of ‘Hunger Games’

"The Hunger Games" franchise and its frenzied fans represent "Harry Potter"-size potential for Lions Gate Entertainment.

Will Crime Pay Off for Prison Stocks?

Legendary fund manager Bill Ackman thinks crime might pay off for prison stocks. Here's why.

Can the Average Investor Cash in on the Latest Mergers?

Owning a stock involved in a merger or acquisition is a lot like winning the lottery. Find out how you can stack the odds in your favor.

Amgen’s Buyback History Doesn’t Sparkle

Amgen is enjoying a nice run-up since its December stock buyback. But will it end up having been the best deal for shareholders?

AOL Struggling to Patch Things Up

While AOL has shown a strong turnaround in 2012, its hyper-local Patch news sites are having difficulty gaining any significant traction.

3 Things That Could Bite Apple’s Stock

When everything is going just right, that's when it's time to worry. Here are a few things Apple shareholders should be nervous about.

Gold, Silver Heading Lower Before the Weekend

Most mining stocks were following gold and silver prices south Friday morning, though Hecla Mining and Pan American Silver were making slight gains.

Groupon: Buy, Sell, or Short?

The company doesn't solve a problem, and there are no barriers to entry to its business.