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.

Is Bank of America Worth More Dead Than Alive?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Bank of America stock has been left for dead by Wall Street, even though BAC is clearly cleaning up its act and trades at dirt-cheap valuations.

3 Defense Stocks to Buy, 1 to Sell Before Earnings

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
With upcoming third-quarter earnings likely to spark or spook defense stocks, here are three defense stocks to buy, and one to sell.

Gold Slumps as Talks to End Shutdown Continue

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold dropped in Friday trading even as the White House and congressional Republicans continued to squabble over a possible debt ceiling extension.

4 Sizzling Stocks That Analysts Hate

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Shares of Caesars, Overstock.com, Lexmark, and Sears Holdings all sport sell ratings ... yet here they are on top of the world. What gives?

MCD Image Overhaul – Can It Help McDonald’s Stock?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
MCD will offer children's books in its Happy Meals for a limited time -- part of a larger image overhaul that will hopefully jump-start lagging McDonald's stock.

Gold Sinks on Possible Debt Ceiling Extension

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A proposal to temporarily increase the U.S. debt ceiling and extend time for budget talks sent gold lower in Thursday trading as the U.S. dollar gained.

Will JPM and WFC Slip on Earnings Reports?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Lower profits at JPMorgan (JPM) and softer revenue at Wells Fargo (WFC) could spark buying opportunities in the pair of bank stocks.

6 Ridiculously Ugly Facts About JCP Stock

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's easy to build up a tolerance for just how bad things are at JCP, but these facts help put the downfall of JCPenney stock in perspective.

Borgata Wins First Online Gambling Permit in NJ

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa has won the first online gambling permit in NJ. The resort is expected to launch online gambling by the end of November.

Gold Drops as Yellen Nod Boosts U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The U.S. dollar gained on Janet Yellen's nomination as chairwoman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, pushing gold lower in Wednesday trading.

Big Trouble Could Be Brewing for Boeing

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Boeing just lost a $9.5 million order to rival Airbus -- and that signals a broader problem for both its Dreamliner and stock price.

Joseph A. Bank Isn’t a Good Fit for Men’s Wearhouse

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Joseph A. Bank's unsolicited takeout offer of Men's Wearhouse has both stocks climbing -- here's why MW was right to reject the offer.

AMZN Selloff – Is the Worst Over for Amazon Stock?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon stock has lost twice as much as the broader market during the past five trading days. Now, AMZN is looking to base around its 50-day moving average.

Sears Sells Off Its Most Profitable Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sears is reportedly selling off a small number of profitable locations in order to raise needed cash.

Why Icahn’s Apple Buyback Is a Dumb Idea

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Carl Icahn has been pushing Apple to approve an unprecedented stock buyback of $150 billion -- but history shows that might not be such a great idea.

Gold in Holding Pattern as Debt Ceiling Fight Looms

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite the deepening standoff in Washington, D.C., gold was mostly flat in Tuesday trading as investors took a wait-and-see approach to the crisis.

ESPN Still the Cash Cow of Disney Stock — For Now

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
New rivals and skyrocketing programming costs are threatening sports titan ESPN, but Disney stock holders shouldn't pound the panic button yet.

3 Winners, 3 Losers Since the Shutdown

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the government shutdown is only a few days old, we're starting to see some separation from a few stocks either hindered by uncertainty or bolstered by Obamacare.

Gold Climbs on Debt Ceiling Fears

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose in Monday trading on growing concerns that a political deal to raise the U.S. debt ceiling might not by reached by Oct. 17.
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