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.

Apple: Just Another Consumer Tech Company

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Kick and scream all you want, but Apple's products just don't match the hype anymore ... and that's turning AAPL into just an OK holding.

FAA Steps In and Grounds Troubled Boeing 787s

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Aviation regulators in Europe, the U.S., and Asia have now grounded Boeing's 787 Dreamliner over safety concerns after a series of incidents.

Yes, Apple is a Buy!

By Traders Reserve
Virtual panic selling in Apple has driven the stock to below the $500 level despite solid fundamentals; meantime the European economy is still very weak

The Current Winner of the Donut Wars Is …

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
There's a huge disparity between the recent stock fortunes of Dunkin Brands and Krispy Kreme. That said, you might not want to pile onto the better donut right now.

The Most Boring Company Ever? Perfect!

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
MSC is a machinery repair company you should know about. It's a leader with several advantages in a highly fragmented industry.

Boeing Grounds the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Boeing continued to be dogged by issues with its 787 Dreamliners, gun stocks soared and Goldman Sachs kept heading higher Wednesday.

Gold Inches Lower Even As Report Forecasts Record Prices

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold slipped slightly in Wednesday trading, despite a report from Thomson Reuters that forecast record gold prices this year.

SAP Zapped … and It Might Be Tapped

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
SAP's run to all-time highs was put on pause after the German software company's earnings failed to impress.

Why Pfizer Has to Buy Agila Injectable Drugs

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A quick infusion of generic drugs -- via India's Agila Specialties -- could lessen the blow from Pfizer's expiring patents.

Chipotle Launches Catering Service

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out a new catering service that will allow customers to bring its menu to events at homes and offices,

Don’t Sweat KBR’s Scare: Construction & Engineering Stocks Are Fine

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
If KBR's dialed-down earnings expectations for 2012 and 2013 scared you out of the sector, come on back -- the industry is fine.

These 4 Companies Aren’t Much Better After Big Layoffs

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
These four companies announced record-setting layoffs in 2012, but their broader struggles suggest they might need more than a little streamlining.

Apple Keeps Biting the Nasdaq — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple stock finished below $500 for the first time in nearly a year, weighing down the Nasdaq on a day otherwise bolstered by hot retail stocks.

Gold Climbs on Rising Stimulus Confidence

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold increased in Tuesday trading as investors shook off fears that the Federal Reserve might end economic stimulus efforts this year.

Facebook Special Event Likely to Disappoint

By Traders Reserve
Facebook is going to make a major announcement today at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time but I don't expect anything "major" about the event.

Retail Sales Surprisingly Strong In December

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The December numbers came in better-than-expected despite the then-looming fiscal cliff. Plenty of consumer names are moving up as a result.

Car Dealer Stocks: Kick The Tires Carefully

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Booming auto sales don't mean all these names are good buys. Dealers that focus more on used cars appear particularly vulnerable in 2013.

A Private Dell Should Boot Michael Dell

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dell (the man) has not done Dell (the company) any favors. It seems to have missed the boat on practically every tech trend of the last decade or so.

Gold Gains As Investors Wait for Fed Signals

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures for February delivery advanced in Monday trading as investors looked for more signals from the Federal Reserve about economic stimulus.
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