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.

7 Attractive Stocks to Watch

They're not ready to buy just yet, but here's how to read the economy, their share prices and their dividends to know when they will be.

Macy’s Hauls Martha Stewart Into Court

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's new deal with J.C. Penney has Macy's in a litigious dither, claiming a violation of its own agreement with Stewart.

Starbucks’ Addition of Booze Is a Snooze

Beer and wine at Starbucks? Sounds exciting! But considering the small sample size -- and a potential clash in clientele -- investors shouldn't plan around it.

McDonald’s, Verizon Highlight Big Morning of Earnings Reports

McDonald's posted another earnings beat on strength across the globe, but Verizon fell short. See how DuPont, Johnson & Johnson and Travelers made out.

Energy Stocks Get a Jolt — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) announces major cutbacks in natural gas production, sending gas and coal producers higher Monday.

RIM’s Heins Quickly Lodges Foot in Mouth

Research In Motion's new CEO might go down in history with the Titanic and Costa Concordia captains by dropping a quote that could go down in bonehead-statement history.

Earnings Duds and Earnings Studs

Find out which companies outperformed and which companies missed earnings expectations last week.

Gold, Silver Start the Week Climbing

Increases in gold and silver prices were driving most miners higher, too, though Pan American Silver (PAAS) was getting killed after announcing an acquisition.

If Novartis’ MS Drug Falters, Biogen Will Gain

After the deaths of 11 people who were taking the drug, concerns that Gilenya may cause heart problems has hit NVS hard, ending the stock's months-long upswing.

Why Goldman Sachs Is Keeping a Close Eye on Sears

The firm and its clients have more than $3.5 billion tied up in Eddie Lampert's hedge fund, which is one Sears's largest investors.

J.C. Penney to Cut Thousands of Jobs

A New York Post report says the struggling retailer will cut thousands of jobs, hitting most of the retailer's 1,200 locations.

3 Reasons JetBlue Shares Could Lose Altitude

Rising fuel prices and other operating costs, plus new competition, could hurt JetBlue in 2012. But the carrier still has a lot going for it.

Another Reason to Be Wary of Buying Google

An ongoing IRS audit of the search giant is one more headwind that could buffet the company's results in coming quarters.

Corning’s Next Winner: Clean-Diesel Technology

With its Gorilla Glass a hit, Corning is making a big move into pollution-control gear for heavy-duty trucks. That market is just beginning to accelerate.

Ecopetrol, Colombia’s Quiet Energy Giant

Little known in the U.S., this formerly state-owned company is now a fully integrated oil conglomerate -- and it's on fire.

Tech Giants (Mostly) Shine With Earnings

Despite a big stinker by Google, a slew of positive earnings reports Big Tech is holding up well in the global economy.

Morgan Stanley & BAC: I Still Say “Stay Away”

Bank of America and Morgan Stanley had surprisingly positive earnings reports. But a peek behind the numbers leads to an unmistakable conclusion: "Stay away."

Gold, Silver Higher to Close Out Eventful Week

Gold, silver and miners were up in modest amounts Friday morning, with Hecla Mining and Kinross Gold among the better performers.

The Little Guys Are Pharma’s New Stars

Small and midsize drugmakers are where the action is -- in both research and M&A activity. For healthy dividends, however, Big Pharma still rules.