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.

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.

GM Takes the Crown as Global Sales Leader

General Motors' resurgence pushed the carmaker back to the top of the heap, knocking out Toyota, which fell to No. 4 after the Japanese earthquake last year.

Insider Buys Flash a Green Light for This Sector

Strong insider buying at theme-park operator Cedar Fair reflects better times for the sector. So take a look at these other names as well.

Surveys: CEO Confidence Is on the Upswing

Researchers say CEO optimism is key to innovation and recovery, so the buoyant results of several recent CEO surveys are good news for the economy.

Ford Offers Some Workers First Raise in 4 Years

For the first time in four years, Ford NYSE:F will offer raises to management and sales staff. White collar workers at Ford Motor Co. will also get bonuses too.

What’s Unexplained in Google’s Earnings Flop

Plenty -- including why new ad formats led to an 8% drop in cost-per-click while analysts were expecting an increase. See what other questions are also unanswered.

Google Bombs, Intel Beats — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

A pair of technology sector giants headed in opposite directions after the bell rang to close out Thursday trading. Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) quickly dropped 9% in…

Despite Connecticut Change on Medicaid, Outlook Strong for Health Insurers

Connecticut recently dropped private insurers from serving its Medicaid members, but many of the industry's big names are far from worried.

Jobs Data and Euro Debt Auctions Lift Silver, But Gold Flat

Miners were mostly middling in early Thursday trading on flat gold and slight silver gains, but Silver Standard Resources and Coeur d'Alene were encouraging.

Disney Going Full-Bore in January

Disney has made several announcements in January, including store openings and a new retail website geared toward babies.

Family Dollar Is Bad News for Grocers

Uh oh -- food is becoming a major draw for dollar stores, and they can easily undersell traditional grocers like Safeway.

Eastman Kodak: The Least Surprising Bankruptcy in History

Eastman Kodak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday -- a result that likely surprised no one keeping tabs on the company.

Should You Get Excited for GE’s Earnings?

Analysts are hyping up Friday's report, expecting General Electric to shine -- but does it mean GE is perfectly healthy? And what does it mean for investors?