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.

Apple Earnings Call – New Product Categories Are Coming

Tim Cook's comments in the Apple earnings call clearly suggest that new types of products are coming down the pipeline.

FB – Do Facebook Ads Really Add Value?

Forrester has published a very negative report on the failures of the Facebook advertising program. Could it slow down soaring FB stock?

DDD Earnings Report Disappoints Investors

3D Systems earnings revealed a new focus on R&D and growth ... and investors aren't happy about the hit to the DDD EPS number.

Gold Dips Ahead of FOMC Start

With investors awaiting hints of tapering the Fed's bond-buying, gold moved lower on Monday ahead of the start of the FOMC meeting this week.

Burger King Earnings – BKW Shows MCD Who’s Boss

Burger King earnings beat expectations in the third quarter, and BKW stock opened up higher as a result. Should you take a bite?

DDD – 3D Systems Invests $10 Million in New Jobs

3D Systems (DDD) is expanding its operations in North Carolina as demand for 3D printers grows.

Should I Buy AMZN Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Should investors ride the uptrend in Amazon, or is AMZN stock bound to come crashing down?

Gold Posts Weekly Gain of Nearly 3%

Gold inched higher in Friday trading on lowered consumer confidence this month, posting an almost 3% rise for the week.

Top Ten Stocks Countdown in Our Portfolio

Our Top Ten common stock holding are a mix of industry segments and business models. Our No. 1 stock is 3M, but take a look at our other nine for investment advice

Weak U.S. Dollar, Stronger China Send Gold Higher

Stronger Chinese manufacturing and continued weakness in the U.S. dollar boosted gold above $1,350 an ounce in Thursday trading.

AAPL – Icahn Says Apple Buyback Is a ‘No-Brainer’

Carl Icahn continues to beat the drum for an immediate $150 billion Apple (AAPL) buyback -- and he just released a website to rally shareholders.

LinkedIn Plans Extreme Mobile Makeover

New efforts to aggressively expand its footprint could be a sign LinkedIn is worried about slowing growth ... which would be a big-time threat to LNKD stock.

Time to Tune in to AMC Networks

The stock looks a bit pricey, but in the past five years AMC has proven it has the right stuff to be a solid growth play.

U.S. Says JPMorgan Turned a Blind Eye to Bernie Madoff Scheme

Sources say that JPMorgan Chase is talking with federal authorities and may strike a deal to avoid charges linked to the Bernie Madoff scandal.

Caterpillar Digging a Difficult Earnings Hole – CAT

CAT released disappointing earnings on Wednesday, and the company continues to show lower earnings. What should you do? Avoid the stock.

Ads Gone Bad: 5 Memorable Failed Commercials

Here are five “ads gone bad” that the companies -- and their ad agencies -- probably wish they could take back.

Gold Slips on Profit-Taking

After rising sharply the day before, gold fell back modestly in Wednesday trading as investors took profits.

5 Great Stock Opportunities for the Fourth Quarter

I always look to find new value for investors in the coming quarter, and here's a list of my top 5 Stock Opportunities for your portfolio

Icahn Cuts Netflix Stake in Half

Regulatory documents indicate that Carl Icahn has sold about 3 million shares of Netflix for a massive profit.