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.

3 Ways to Play the Gold Boom

Demand for the metal and related investments continues to grow.

Live at Berkshire’s ‘Circus’: Buffett Reigns as Ringmaster

One shareholder gives his perspective live from the 2011 Berkshire Hathaway meeting about the scene in Omaha and the role of ringleader Warren Buffett.

3 Tech Services Stocks Worth Downloading

Global IT spending is on the mend, which should help these names.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Cloud Coming

A domain name purchase signals upcoming services.

Friday’s Stocks to Watch: Microsoft, Sunpower

Sunpower shares jump on a merger deal.

Walmart Reloads Gun Sales in Return to Retail Roots

Wal-Mart Stores NYSE:WMT has returned to its roots with a focus on low cost retail and gun sales and half of Walmart locations nationwide.

Baxter Shares Aren’t Built For Speed

This slow-but-steady performer may be worth a look.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Android’s App-etite

Google's Android is expected to have more apps than Apple.

5 Things We Just Learned From Airline Earnings

Despite fare and fee hikes, higher costs weigh on margins.

Will Exxon Break ’08 Profit Record?

Exxon Mobil just saw a 68% jump in Q1 earnings, and the crude oil stock may be on track to top 2008 record profits even as $4 gas cripples consumer spending.

3 Royal Wedding Stocks Worth a Look

Global attention could mean profit for investors.

Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Constellation Energy, Starbucks

Constellation Energy (CEG) catches a bid on a merger agreement.

Amazon’s Spending Spree Won’t Stop Soon

Data center expansion may hurt Amazon's (AMZN) short-term bottom line.

Barrick Gold — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

A possible foray into copper mining looks like a good move.

Illumina Leads Race for Gene-Sequencing Payday

This market could explode to $100 billion a year.

3 Key Facts Behind Ford’s Profit Boom

The bottom line grew, but challenges lay ahead.

Netflix Shares Still Look Rich

Even though it has the potential to drop in price as investors take profits on a somewhat overvalued stock, Netflix doesn't look like a candidate to short.

Wednesday’s Stocks to Watch: Amazon, SuccessFactors

The company's top line shows good health.

Newmont Mining Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Further upside for gold can only be good for this stock.