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.

5 Pet Stocks Fetching Big Returns

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
Pet stocks have been on a wild run this year, with some biotechs at least doubling in value. Here are the five hottest players in the space so far in 2013.

Baidu Earnings Show BIDU Growth Story Is Far From Over

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The third-quarter Baidu earnings report showed eye-popping sales growth from the Chinese Internet giant, and investors bid BIDU stock higher as a result.

Gold Slips on U.S. Dollar Rally

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A stronger U.S. dollar at the start of the Fed's Federal Open Markets Committee meeting sent gold modestly lower in Tuesday trading.

Apple Earnings Call – New Product Categories Are Coming

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
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?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Should investors ride the uptrend in Amazon, or is AMZN stock bound to come crashing down?

Gold Posts Weekly Gain of Nearly 3%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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’

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Here are five “ads gone bad” that the companies -- and their ad agencies -- probably wish they could take back.
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