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.

Illumina Sparks Mean Gene Rally — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

A hostile offer from Roche warms investors' hearts.

Roche’s Hostile Bid for Illumina Could Reach $60 Per Share

Swiss health care giant Roche made a hostile bid to buy Illumina for $44.50 per share, but many think that number will be higher when all is said and done.

eBay: No Longer a Disruptor, Is It a Sell?

Although eBay is a growing company with a solid balance sheet, it is no longer the hyper-growth stock it once was. So, should you sell?

Gold, Silver Head Lower as Euro Drops, Debt Talks Continue

Mining shares were mostly mixed Tuesday as gold and silver dropped, though Pan American Silver was down sharply.

Delta, US Airways Soar on Earnings

Delta Air Lines (DAL) and US Airways (LCC) shares jumped in early Tuesday trading on Street-beating reports, while Boeing dropped on a weak forecast.

Bank of America Investment Bankers Get Pay Cut of 25%

Bank of America NYSE:BAC has fallen on hard times and now its investment bankers are also going to feel the pain with a 25% pay cut.

2012: Year of the $50 Million CEO?

One of the biggest names in entertainment now has one of the highest-paid CEOs on Wall Street.

How to Play a Pop in Natural Gas Prices

Chesapeake's decision to cut output could finally give natural gas prices a reason to rise, and could give investors an opening to invest in the sector.

A Venti Order for Starbucks: Toppling Tea With Coffee in India

Battling a saturated market at home, Starbucks focuses on convincing tea-loving India to try coffee by finalizing its partnership with India's Tata Coffee.

Life After Chapter 11? Here Are 5 Big Brands That Survived

Hang in there, Kodak. Bankruptcy doesn't have to mean the end. Here are five well-known names that came back from the brink of disaster.

Apple Proves (Again) It’s Wall Street’s No. 1 Growth Stock

Apple earnings came in with a stunning 118% jump on Tuesday after the bell, proving it still can tally mammoth growth -- and might be a steal even at $450.

Apple Reports Earnings Doubler! – Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Apple (AAPL) reported first-quarter earnings growth of 118% on Tuesday, sending its stock up almost 9% in early after-hours trading.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon: Bernanke and Geithner ‘Saved the System’

On Tuesday, Fox Business anchor Charlie Gasparino grilled JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon at the financial company's New York headquarters.

Why I Couldn’t Care Less About Apple’s Earnings Report

Whatever news comes out regarding Apple's earnings, this company will continue to dominate the consumer electronics industry for years to come.

Halliburton: Solid Earnings, Mixed Outlook

Material, labor and logistics costs could rise, but overall, energy stocks are a screaming buy. The ride will be bumpy, the trend is solidly up.

Gold, Silver Slightly Lower on European Bond Swap Rejection

Lower gold and silver prices also were dragging down most miners Tuesday morning, though NovaGold Resources was level to slightly up.

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.