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.

Sell Carnival? It’s Not So Clear-Cut

The Concordia tragedy won't drive Carnival into bankruptcy, but other woes lurk -- such as a heft debt load and a volatile stock.

Is It Safe to Mine in Rare Earth Stocks?

Even the term "rare earth" has a certain sex appeal, but investment in the sector is far from alluring. There's few big players, and demand isn't a given.

Citigroup, Carnival Crushed — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Banking giant drops 8%-plus on lousy Q4 earnings, while Wells Fargo goes the other way.

Sears Holdings Jumps on Buyout Rumors

If Lampert takes Sears private, there may be some short-term upside for investors. But as long as he's chairman, the company is unlikely to be so lucky.

Carnival Gets Slammed on Wall Street

The deadly wreck of the Costa Concordia is exacting high costs -- especially in human lives. Carnival's share price is yet another casualty.

5 Stocks to Surge Out of CES

These stocks had a great showing at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. See why people are buzzing and how savvy investors can trade on these tech trends.

Avoid the Margin-Squeezed Refiners

As U.S. benchmark WTI oil rises more closely the normally much costlier Brent crude, refining is getting less profitable.

Economic Reports Spur Gold, Silver Gains Early Tuesday

Gold, silver prices were heading higher Tuesday morning, and many miners were right behind. However, Newmont Mining was hit on fiscal 2012 guidance.

Some Morgan Stanley Bankers Skip Bonuses

Wall Street bonuses could be off as much as 30% this year and Morgan Stanley may see a much bigger haircut, but don't shed a tear (or clap) yet.

How AMR’s 3 Rumored Suitors Stack Up

US Airways, TPG Group and Delta would bring different possibilities. But the pieces are tricky to put together -- and the price has to be right.

JPMorgan Earnings: Another Red Flag for Bank Stocks

Its poor results raise lots of questions, not only for this banking standard bearer but for its weaker financial brethren. Watch out below!

Gold, Silver Lower on Euro Debt Concerns

Agnico-Eagle Mines, Silver Standard Resources among miners chasing gold, silver prices downward Friday morning.

Google Tiptoes Back Into China

It has little choice really, and while the move is still dicey and won't boost the stock now, it could have a big payoff in the long run.

Merck Is Shopping for Smarts In Hep C

The pharma giant says it's determined to be the leader in treatments for the disease -- a market that is expected to hit $20 billion by 2020.

BofA Needs to Sell Countrywide and Merrill — Now

It missed the boat last spring to sell Countrywide and Merrill. It can't afford to let another chance slip by because big trouble is coming.

Delta Mulling AMR Corp. Bid — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Bankrupt airline holding company AMR Corp. (PINK:AAMRQ) got a jolt of life Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and a…

Gold, Silver Up as U.S. Reports Post-Holiday Economic Data

Hecla Mining was recovering and other silver miners were making strong gains as Thursday morning trading saw metals climb higher.

Homebuilder Stocks Go Wild, But What Now?

Lennar's Wednesday earnings report triggered a charge in homebuilder stocks, but with the initial rush out of the way, is it worth chasing them higher?

Solar Stocks Flare Up — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Two pieces of positive news send JinkoSolar, First Solar and other solar stocks skyward Wednesday after months of battering throughout the sector.