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.

S&P 500 Stocks Overwhelmingly Down

Declining stocks on the S&P 500 outnumber advancers more than 4-to-1 during Wednesday day trading.

Dow’s Rally Blunted With 400-Point Midday Drop

A day after U.S. government says interest rates would remain low, the Dow plunges about 400 points by midday, taking Disney, Bank of America and Boeing down with it.

MEMC Up Big During S&P 500 Rally

S&P 500 jumps back after Monday's gouging; MEMC, IFF and Marathon Oil all make strong gains Tuesday.

New FCC Pressure on AT&T Threatens T-Mobile, Qualcomm Acquisitions

Commission worried not only about how deals would affect consumers, but also how much hold AT&T might gain on the U.S. wireless spectrum.

The Dow Fights Back: A 200-Point Gain at Midday

Dow Jones Industrial Average creeps back above 11,027 during the day. Battered Bank of America, Alcoa among stocks riding Tuesday's good vibes.

2 Trucking Stocks To Roll With, 2 To Park

Regardless of their individual numbers, whether or not you get behind trucking stocks should also depend on manufacturing output, other variables.

Procter & Gamble: A Wait-and-see Stock

P&G's recent numbers were a bundle of good news, but unenthusiastic third-quarter expectations make this an unsure bet.

Bad News Beers: Why These 2 Stocks Are Starting To Go Flat

More and more drinkers are reaching for wine glasses rather than beer bottles, but that's just one of the reasons these two beer stocks are going flat.

S&P 500 Dips as Global Turmoil Continues

Sprint loses about 40 cents on Verizon labor problems; Cooper Tires' poor results send Goodyear Tire downward.

Dow Jones Jettisons 300 Points Early Monday

United States credit downgrade sends Dow Jones tumbling early Monday; financials Bank of America and JP Morgan drop.

Is It Time to Pick Up AAA-Rated Stocks?

There are only four companies remaining that hold this distinction. Are their stocks worth buying? Take a look.

S&P Gave Us Another Reason to Buy Gold

The case for buying the yellow metal has gotten stronger.

Pandora Playing a Broken Tune

Leading Internet radio site can't grow subscribers without increasing costs, making it dependent on advertising -- a bad position with a possible double-dip recession looming.

Procter & Gamble Plays Wall Street’s Guidance Game

Procter & Gamble's laughably wide earnings guidance range was a necessary evil -- giving a vague forecast is less risky than being accurate, then missing the grade.

Friday’s Apple Rumors: Long Way to $540

One analyst thinks it's time to get even more bullish.

Global Recession Fears Take Toll on S&P 500

S&P 500's chief strategist thinks index is headed into correction territory; Priceline, EOG Resources among day's winners.

Dow Jones Level After Thursday’s Carnage

Following a loss of 513 points Thursday, the Dow was trading about level Friday, with Kraft, Bank of America and McDonald's among the midday losers.

Strong Q2 Earnings Don’t Convey ATVI’s Vulnerability

Activision Blizzard showed great numbers and a knack for navigating the digital market, but mainstays World of Warcraft, Call of Duty becoming a concern.

Stock Smackdown: Priceline vs. Expedia

Online travel agencies have revolutionized the industry, but they are not as similar as they appear -- which you can see when you put them head-to-head. Which is the better stock buy?