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.

Icahn: From Hollywood to … Bleach

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Activist investor Carl Icahn is at it again, this time pushing Clorox to sell itself to a global consumer products company.

Why Exxon Is Smarter Than 99% of Publicly Traded Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
Exxon's latest foray is an example of the long-term thinking that's kept XOM far ahead of the curve. See what they're up to now.

Why Yahoo May Buy the New York Times Company

By Jeff Reeves
It's just a wild rumor at this point, but there are benefits to a Yahoo-New York Times alliance. Let's take a look.

Ford Hitches a Ride With Zipcar

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
In a win-win deal, Ford will provide Zipcar vehicles and the car-sharing service will get subsidized rates. Does this make Zipcar stock a buy?

Sirius XM Radio Is a Zombie Stock

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
SIRI has shown a strong will to survive, but its financials -- while improving -- aren't solid, and Pandora remains a threat despite CEO's jawing.

Vertex Scores Big With Hepatitis Drug

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The company's new hepatitis C medication, Incivek, is outselling Merck's drug by 4-to-1. What's more, it's close to adding another drug to its arsenal.

Google+: Turning Into a Negative?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stall in visits, average minutes spent on Google+ is worrisome and comes at a time when Facebook is on the attack. Also, Google's Motorola deal still could prove cumbersome.

S&P 500 Tries to Leave August on a High Note

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Joy Global, Tesoro each up more than 5% early Wednesday. Altera, CF Industries Holdings lose ground.

Dow Jones Keeps Making Forward Progress

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alcoa, Caterpillar and Bank of America among early Wednesday's winners. IBM the only losing stock in early trading, but only by a few cents.

Don’t Dress Your Portfolio in PVH Shares

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite beating earnings expectations, this clothing company has a shoddy balance sheet, thin margins and a pricey stock.

Starbucks, Green Mountain Investors Should Switch To Decaf

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks' arrival to the K-Cups scene is an attention-getter, but a deeper look will kill your caffeine-buzz.

High Unemployment’s Impact on 5 Job Stocks

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Several jobs markets stocks have taken a beating from high unemployment, but a couple companies can actually thrive in such an environment.

Warren Buffett’s Favorite Oil Company

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
ConocoPhillips has enjoyed just moderate gains over the past five years, but the oil company's spinoff plans and strong dividend should keep Buffett's pockets lined.

S&P 500’s Financials Take a Beating

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lincoln National, Zions and First Horizon National all down in early Tuesday trading; PulteGroup, Sprint and JDS Uniphase among early winners.

Bank of America, Cisco Lead Dow Retreat

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alcoa, McDonald's also off in early trading; Boeing, Microsoft post slight gains.

Barnes & Noble Earnings Report Shows There’s Still Plenty in Stores

By Jeff Reeves
Diversification into BN.com and the Nook might just give Barnes & Noble the strength it needs to continue as a brick-and-mortar retailer.

‘Haves’ on Wall Street Thrive as ‘Have Nots’ Suffer

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Tiffany & Co. NYSE:TIF has announced sales growth of 30% in the second quarter and earnings growth of 58%. This shows the strength of luxury stocks now.

Airline Stocks off the Mat After Mother Nature’s 1-2 Punch

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Earthquake delays, hurricane cancellations will impact earnings, and more disasters this year could be crippling, but don't count the airline industry out entirely.

AOL’s Dirty Little Secret

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Is AOL preparing to make a move? The company's CEO denies any deal is in the works, but AOL needs some sort of catalyst to shift back into drive.
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