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.

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.

YHOO – Yahoo Hiring Pogue is Another Notch in Mayer’s Belt

Yahoo hired NYT tech columnist David Pogue to spearhead consumer-tech coverage, another bold stroke by CEO Marissa Mayer

3 Retail Stocks With Surprising Revivals

Retail stocks RadioShack (RSH), Sears (SHLD) and Staples (SPLS) have been revived during the year ... but it's questionable just what investors see in them.

Here’s Why Netflix ‘Sky High’ Valuation Can’t Last

Netflix reported strong earnings results, beating the consensus estimate by 14% and the stock is soaring, but these analyst aren't convinced yet

Will Microsoft Earnings Power Up MSFT Stock? 3 Things to Watch

First-quarter Microsoft earnings will be released after the bell today ... but will MSFT disappoint investors yet again?

AMZN: 4 Things to Expect Out of Amazon Earnings

Investors will be watching closely when Amazon earnings are released Thursday, especially since AMZN has continued its gravity-defying climb.

5 Stocks the Bears Got Dead Wrong

While these five stocks still have some short interest, many bears have abandoned their pessimistic bets and looked for greener pastures.

Gold Inches Higher Ahead of Jobs Report

Gold moved fractionally higher in Monday trading as investors awaited Tuesday's release of the government shutdown-delayed jobs report for September.

AOL Video Ad Victory: Smaller Than It Seems

AOL closed on its acquisition of Adap.tv earlier this year, and it was the company's biggest buy ever. Still, it's not the game-changer some folks think.