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.

GOOG – Google Earnings Could Break the Stock

Google earnings could result in a GOOG stock selloff if its core advertising business can't right itself soon.

Morgan Stanley Earnings Should Prop the Stock

Anyone holding MS stock is looking at 50% gain this year, and a Morgan Stanley earnings swing back into the black should fuel shares even more.

NFLX Downgraded by Hudson Ahead of Netflix Earnings

NFLX has seen several upgrades in recent weeks, but Hudson Square Research has downgraded the stock a few days before the Netflix earnings report.

Tobacco Stocks Q3 Earnings Preview: The Big Four

Q3 earnings reports for tobacco stocks are due out soon, but will Philip Morris, Reynolds American, Altria and Lorillard deliver strong results?

ZNGA – Analyst Provides Long-Term Hope for Zynga Stock

A recent analyst report on Zynga gives hope for a ZNGA recovery ... at least, for those patient enough to wait for Don Mattrick's vision to take hold.

New Drug Could Cut ‘Bad’ Cholesterol Nearly in Half

Late stage trials of Alirocumab, an anti-cholesterol drug from Regeneron and Sanofi, showed promising results.

5 Things Walmart Shoppers Will Be Seeing More Of

These initiatives might not necessarily trickle to the bottom line for WMT, but they'll definitely be noticed by Walmart shoppers.

Gold Dips as Optimism Rises for Debt Ceiling Deal

Rising investor confidence sent gold lower on Tuesday, as lawmakers in Washington move toward a deal to avert a U.S. default and reopen the government.

If You Hold Darden Stock, You Should Cheer a Corporate Split

There are several ways to unlock the value in Darden stock, and none of them involve DRI leadership maintaining the status quo.

SSYS – Stratasys Stock Could Jump More than 30%

A Dougherty analyst upgraded Stratasys stock from "neutral" to "buy," citing the recent acquisitions of Makerbot and Objet as sources of growth for SSYS.

AMZN Wants You to Buy EVERYTHING Online

AMZN is moving into vendor warehouses to reduce supply chain costs. That could give it a leg up in the consumer goods world, and help Amazon stock.

Yahoo Earnings: Have a Little Confidence in YHOO

Yahoo earnings come out after the bell today, and investors are looking for more concrete evidence that the Mayer strategy is bearing fruit for YHOO.

Apple Earnings – Do They Mean Anything?

AAPL earnings are unlikely to reveal any big surprises -- but you can still generate extra income this earnings season by using covered calls and selling puts.

Will New AAPL Retail Chief Help Apple Stock?

AAPL has hired Angela Ahrendts as its new retail chief -- a move that could organically turn around Apple stock.

Gold Gains Amid Debt Ceiling Anxiety

Gold climbed modestly in Monday trading as lawmakers in Washington continued talks over a possible deal to extend the U.S. debt ceiling.

China Technology Stocks Move to Improve Brand Profiles

Chinese manufacturers are woefully behind U.S. competitors, but Samsung could be a model for Chinese electronics companies to improve brand recognition.

Is Bank of America Worth More Dead Than Alive?

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

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

Gold dropped in Friday trading even as the White House and congressional Republicans continued to squabble over a possible debt ceiling extension.