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.

Investors Should Put Tesla on Autopilot

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Sep 19, 2013

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk's tweets about an autopilot project serve as a small example of why investors should have faith in Tesla and its stock.

Google Bets on Healthcare — You Should, Too

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 19, 2013

Google is aiming at helping humans live longer via a new venture, Calico -- another nod at just how lucrative the healthcare space should continue to be.

3 Appetizing Restaurant Stocks: Which is the Tastiest?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 19, 2013

Restaurant stocks have done very well in 2013. Three in particular stand out for their performance. Which is the tastiest?

NYTimes: JPMorgan Admits Wrongdoing, Fined $900M+

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 19, 2013

JPMorgan has agreed to settle a number of regulatory investigations stemming from last year's huge trading losses at its London office.

Gold Funds, Miners Surge After FOMC Announcement

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 18, 2013

Gold and silver funds, as well as miners, headed higher Wednesday afternoon after the Fed announced that it would not yet cut stimulus efforts.

3 Hot Consumer Plays, Fresh off the Grill

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 18, 2013

Hot stocks to buy right now include some popular restaurant chains that have seen brisk earnings and sales growth.

Tesla Has a Target on Its Back

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 18, 2013

GM rattled TSLA bulls when it announced a $30k electric vehicle. Let's take a look at possible disruptions for the highflying stock.

PayPal Ups Ante in Russian Payments Ring

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 18, 2013

PayPal has launched its service in rubles -- a move meant to help eBay tap Russia's growing e-commerce market.

Gold Slips as FOMC Meeting Starts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 17, 2013

Gold slipped in Tuesday trading as the Federal Reserve started its Federal Open Markets Committee meeting, which could end with a tapering announcement.

Media Misses the Boat on Pandora’s Growth

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 17, 2013

Pandora's announcement of a follow-up offering sparked some media concerns about the company's growth. Here's why they're wrong.

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?