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.

Best and Worst Stocks After Cyber Monday

Cyber Monday sales were up almost 22% over 2010. Here's which stocks fared best (and worst) after the online shopping heyday.

The Netflix Horror Show Continues

Markets were booming Wednesday, but you wouldn't have known it by looking at Netflix. Its drop against momentum is just more evidence of the stock's toxicity.

5 Stocks That Have the Pros Talking

Wall Street pros Louis Navellier and Hilary Kramer go head-to-head and sound off on five stocks. See where they agree -- and disagree.

Markets, Metals Soar in Tandem on Fed News

A plan by the Fed and other banks to increase global liquidity sends gold and silver, as well as related stocks, sharply higher Wednesday morning.

5 Reasons Tom Horton Can Lead AMR Back From Bankruptcy

The new CEO of American Airlines' parent AMR knows well what must be done -- and how to do it. See what he brings to the table.

Buffett Bought These Stocks — Should You?

Investors can learn plenty from Warren Buffett, but don't automatically follow his every move. Here's a closer look at whether some of his holdings make sense.

Warning! Defense Stocks Are Under Attack!

Chances are deep Pentagon cuts won't ever happen, so radical changes in any of your defense holdings aren't warranted.

Investors Shouldn’t Count Microsoft Out

The past two months have taken a toll on MSFT, but the company has continued to make strides across several divisions.

Gold, Silver Climb as Euro Zone Finance Ministers Meet

Gold and silver miners were making decent gains on slightly higher metal prices Tuesday morning, with NovaGold Resources (NG) once again leading the pack.

American Airlines Goes Bankrupt, Signaling End of an Era

American Airlines parent AMR Corp.'s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection is a signal that the 'hub-and-spoke’ legacy carrier model seems doomed for good.

Blood-Thinner Drug Race Is Still Wide Open

The major pharmaceutical companies are hoping to supply the definitive treatments, but the medical community hasn't yet declared a winner.

6 Stocks for a Sideways Market

As volatility continues to reign, investors should look to stocks that have proven records of success in various sideways markets. Here are six to consider.

You Shop, Financials and Retailers Pop — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Bumper Black Friday helps hoist the markets Monday, with some of the biggest gains coming from the likes of ING and Macy's.

Before Buying Gold Stocks, Investors Should Remember the Big Picture

Many pundits are calling for a coming outperformance by gold stocks, but it might pay to look elsewhere in the commodity stock sector.

Foot Locker or Finish Line: Which Should You Run With?

Industry leader Foot Locker currently has a more appealing valuation, although the much smaller Finish Line has slightly wider margins.

Black Friday Sales, EU Optimism Send Gold, Silver Soaring

Gold- and silver-related trusts, ETFs and miners all surging Monday morning, with NovaGold Resources (NG) gaining almost 10%.

Chrysler’s Amazing Journey

With Fiat's help, it's back from the brink -- and heading for an IPO. While the road ahead will be tough, see why Chrysler is in its best shape in a long time.

Pepsi, Gatorade Want to Dominate $20B Sports Nutrition Market

Gatorade is planning to vastly expand its offerings in the sports nutrition market. However, parent PepsiCo has a history of botched rebrandings.

Best and Worst Stocks After the Black Friday Sales Surge

Consumers opened their wallets much wider than in 2010, but some companies capitalized better than others.