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.

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.

Gold Jumps on Weak Jobs Report

A report from the Labor Department showing lower-than-anticipated job growth in September sent gold higher in Tuesday trading.

Wall Street Gurus Agree – Oracle and Cabot Oil are Buys

Oracle and Cabot Oil and gas are two stocks that the smart money is buying. Gurus are more conflicted on stocks like Apple and Google.