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 Things Walmart Shoppers Will Be Seeing More Of

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
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%

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
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

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
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?

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
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?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
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?

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.
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