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.

Onyx Pharma May See Suitors Lining Up

The company's current and future drugs are likely attractive to larger companies faced with slowing growth.

9 Tech Stocks That Can Sizzle in a Sluggish Economy

Customer loyalty, big growth and cost savings make tech stocks like Altera, Salesforce and Apple attractive to both businesses and consumers.

Lemons for Lulu, Barnes & Noble: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Barnes & Noble (BKS), Lululemon Athletica (LULU) take a licking after disappointing earnings reports Thursday.

Starbucks Is Expanding Against the Grain

Even though it got burned by aggressive growth before, international expansion is a must for Starbucks, which just announced a big move in the U.K.

Lululemon Athletica: Yet Another Momentum Stock Tailspin

Lululemon appears to be following the Netflix and Green Mountain script, proving that what goes up quickly can often come down just as fast.

Gold, Silver Cautiously Higher as Attention Shifts Back to Euro Zone

Trusts and mining ETFs were mixed Thursday morning, while numerous gold and silver miners were headed lower.

Yahoo, Don’t Blow It — Again

Accepting a complete buyout is Yahoo's only sensible move. A repeat of the 2008 Microsoft rejection would be a disaster.

Ranbaxy Closes In on FDA Approval for Generic Lipitor

Ranbaxy could sell $650 million worth of the drug in its first 180 days. But Pfizer is battling hard to keep branded Lipitor alive.

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.