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.

Why Whole Foods Will Destroy All Rivals

It's a dominant brand with extraordinary pricing power and high barriers to entry -- and it has net margins that regular grocers only dream about.

Groupon Deals a Dud — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

A poor first earnings report is taking an after-hours toll on GRPN shares.

Gold, Silver Soften as Greek Talks Drag On

Gold and silver prices were slightly down Wednesday morning. Coeur d'Alene Mines was a rare bright spot among miners, which also were trading broadly lower.

Walt Disney Gambling on ABC News

Disney might finally have a cable partner for ABC News, but an English-language venture with Univision is wrought with potential pitfalls.

MD-80 Trouble Drags AMR Down Again

After a massive fine 18 months ago, two engine emergencies put the bankrupt carrier under tighter scrutiny as it plans to cut 4,600 mechanics.

Valentine’s Day Stocks: Anything to Love?

Take a look at companies that make the holiday -- purveyors of chocolate, diamonds and flowers -- to see if you would do well to take a shine to them.

Yahoo: Can Original Content Write a Happy Ending?

The struggling portal has built an impressive stable of journalists. Too bad it may not matter by now as Yahoo's problems keep getting more daunting.

Is BP Really Back?

The oil giant is certainly profitable, but unresolved Gulf spill liabilities still make BP too risky compared to some of its also-healthy peers.

China Drives Yum and Coke — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Hungry and thirsty Chinese boost the two U.S. companies earnings and share prices.

An Investor’s Take on 10 Super Bowl Ads

Fundamental and quantitative analyses paint quite a different picture of these companies than these entertaining spots convey.

First Housing, then Lumber?

Timber, which is still underperforming homebuilder stocks, could soon turn around as homes start getting built again.

Gold, Silver Reverse Course

Gold and silver were making slight gains Tuesday morning, with mining stocks broadly posting similar increases.

How to Profit From the January Jobs Report

A closer look at the numbers shows which sectors will benefit, namely luxury retailers and consumer staples. Everything in the middle? Not so much.

Sweet Day for Shipping — Monday’s IP Market Recap

A tiny rise in the Baltic Dry Index spurs big stock gains for several shipping companies.

Earnings Results to Guide You in February

There's only so much a furry groundhog can tell you. Forget Punxsutawney Phil's shadow and prepare for the coming months with earnings forecasts instead.

5 High-Profile Deaths in the Executive Suite

Micron CEO Steve Appleton, who died in a plane crash last week, joins a list of executives who lost their lives relatively early, and while at the helm.

The Market’s Best Start in 15 Years

Companies with strong fundamentals, unique products and good market recognition led the pack. Find out which stocks came out on top in January.

Gold, Silver Lower as Greeks Drag Feet on Austerity Measures

Gold and silver prices were headed slightly downward Monday morning, but Agnico-Eagle and Barrick Gold were among a few miners making gains.

Don’t Get Caught Shorting These Stocks

If you own any of these 14 stocks, you need to be ready to take profits at the first sign of trouble. But if you're looking for something to short, look elsewhere.