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.

To Buy or to Short Best Buy?

It's too weak to buy, but too strong to short. Just steer clear of this bricks-and-mortar retailer that will eventually succumb to online competitors.

7 Bellwethers to Watch This Earnings Season

I expect a generally positive earnings season -- with some surprises. Here are seven companies reporting in the coming days to watch closely.

All That Glitters Is Goldman — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Goldman's year-over-year profit tumbled but beat expectations, which were set mighty low.

Gold Soft, Silver Higher on Healthy U.S. Data

Gold was slightly down Wednesday morning, but gold miners and silver prices were making broad gains.

An Antitrust Threat to Google?

The "Do No Evil" company has put its Google+ social networking content into its search results -- but not Facebook's or Twitter's. Why this could lead to big trouble.

What Jerry Yang’s Departure Means for Yahoo

The co-founder's decision to leave is a clear signal that the Internet pioneer is up for sale. Yahoo has no other choice at this point.

Will Two Heads Be Better Than One at Kraft?

Kraft is putting its split in the capable hands of Irene Rosenfeld and Tony Vernon, but investors should consider pausing before rushing to buy KFT shares.

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.