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.

Starbucks Bets Big on Tea-Centric China

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 17, 2013

Starbucks plans to open its 1,000th location in China by the end of the year, and the nation will be SBUX's second-largest market by 2014.

Sycamore Bets on Aeropostale Stock After One Ugly August

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 17, 2013

Aeropostale stock is flying after Sycamore revealed a big stake -- can the activist investor turn things around for this teen retailer?

Microsoft Placates Shareholders With Another Dividend Hike

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 17, 2013

Microsoft's latest annual dividend increase came to the tune of 22% -- a welcome bump after several months of dour headlines.

H&M Hits All-Time Highs: 4 Things to Watch

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 17, 2013

Swedish retailer H&M is increasingly the rage in the U.S. thanks to its dirt-cheap fashions, but its stock's break to all-time highs is not a green light to buy.

Gold Gains on Summers Fed Withdrawal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 16, 2013

The withdrawal of Larry Summers from the list of candidates to replace Ben Bernanke as Fed chairman helped nudge gold prices higher in Monday trading.

Casey’s: Back on Base, But Will It Score?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 16, 2013

After a rough couple quarters, Casey's General Stores enjoys strong same-store sales. But does that mean this smaller retailer is finally back in business?

5 CEOs That Play to the Cheap Seats

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Sep 16, 2013

Not every CEO confines themselves to the C-suite at all times. Where their products are concerned, these 'chief evangelists' lead by example.

Gold Ends the Week Down Nearly 6%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 13, 2013

Gold dropped again in Friday trading, ending the week off 6% as investors worried over Fed stimulus and the metal's safe haven appeal faded.

When It Comes to Drug Stores, Second-Place CVS Gets the Gold

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 13, 2013

CVS might not be the market leader for drug stores, but it's certainly a better buy than Walgreen. And don't even think about Rite Aid.

Take a Breath, Wall Street: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 12, 2013

Optimistic unemployment data was blurred by computer updates, and the broader markets took a breather from their multiday run.

Gold Tumbles on Job Data, Fed Expectations

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 12, 2013

Gold fell sharply in Thursday trading as investors saw falling unemployment claims as a harbinger of early tapering of Federal Reserve stimulus efforts.

Facebook Gets Its Groove Back

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 12, 2013

A few months after its IPO, Facebook looked pretty hopeless. But now the social media site is finally getting its groove back, hitting all-time highs.

Kinder Morgan Report Ends Up a Yawner

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 12, 2013

Kinder Morgan was accused of being a house of cards by one Hedgeye analyst, but when his report came out yesterday, the argument was less than convincing.

3 Companies With a Headstart on Healthcare Reform

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff Sep 12, 2013

Lowering healthcare costs is a huge theme as the insurance exchanges are about to open, and these 3 companies have taken innovation into their own hands.

Apple Stock Cracked Again: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 11, 2013

Apple stock was downgraded by several analysts Wednesday, weighing on shares which in turn dragged the Nasdaq into the red.

Gold Flat After Obama’s Syria Address

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 11, 2013

Gold was little changed in Wednesday trading following a televised address by U.S. President Barack Obama that dimmed the chances of any U.S. airstrikes.