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.

Coca-Cola’s ‘Green’ Report Goes Green, Too

Coca-Cola stepped up its usual "green" efforts this year by making its eighth Sustainability Report available exclusively online.

What American Express’s Results Reveal

Credit card stocks can provide crucial information about consumer behavior, which in turn can signal you to make portfolio adjustments before it’s too late.

Small Patient Population? Charge $400K a Year for Your Drug

Companies like BioMarin Pharmaceutical are cashing in on rare diseases, where they can charge hundreds of thousands of dollars every year for their drugs.

3 Reasons to Fear Ford Stock Right Now

Ford should be celebrating an earnings breakout today. Instead, a miss has elicited the frowns -- and other concerns still loom for F shareholders.

Miners Surge; Gold, Silver Heading Higher at Week’s End

Gold and silver were headed higher Friday morning, and stocks like Eldorado Gold and Hecla Mining were leading surging miners.

Chevron, Ford Among Big Earnings Losers

Chevron was trading lower Friday after falling earnings dipped below Wall Street expectations, and Ford missed despite a record quarter.

Regional Banks Aren’t Exactly on Fire

Their earnings haven't been disasters, but they've generally disappointed. Some business lines are gaining, while others face the same woes plaguing big banks.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Deserves His $68.8 Million Paycheck

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz got compensation of $68.8 million in 2011. Meanwhile, SBUX stock is up 140% since January 2008. So he earned it.

4 of Top 10 World’s Worst Airport Terminals Are in U.S.

Five of the 10 worst terminals in the world are in the U.S., according to a respected travel guide, and the worst is a Delta Airlines (NYSE:DAL) hub.

Even With Apple Genius, New J.C. Penney Might Be a Tough Sell

CEO Ron Johnson's "Tar-Mart" strategy, in-store boutiques might further fracture the struggling retailer's brand identity.

Netflix and Amazon: A Streaming Price War?

When Amazon spins off its Amazon Prime streaming-video service into a standalone offering, it may be cheaper than Netflix's.

What’s Dogging Disney?

This well-loved stock hasn't really gone anywhere in the past year. Here's why DIS is a stock to avoid -- for now.

J.C. Penney Surges on Pricing Power — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Netflix also makes a monster rally Thursday.

3 Ways To Profit From Keystone’s Demise

The rejection could be a boon to other oil transporters -- and to Keystone's builder -- if the pipeline wins approval next year. And many expect it will.

Earnings Preview: Cars, Banking and Medical

Five noteworthy companies, including Ford, will report earnings this week. Here's a quick rundown of what to expect.

Earnings Breakdown: EMC, Johnson Controls

Both leaders in IT and automotive interiors, respectively, the following is an analysis of the earnings reports of EMC and Johnson Controls.

Gold, Silver Higher and Miners Surge on Fed Policy, U.S. Data

Precious metals are getting a strong lift on Thursday. Miners, shares, ETFs -- all are enjoying a post-Fed pop.

Netflix Kills Shorts, But Gains May Not Last

Behind the good news about earnings and subscribers, Netflix is in a precarious spot, with super-thin margins and looming competition from Amazon.

Taco Bell to Cook up Breakfast Burritos

Yum Brands' Taco Bell is a late entry to the breakfast rush, but it still hopes "Firstmeal" will draw big and increase its sales.