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.

March Could Be Madness for U.S. Car Sales

A forecast from TrueCar.com points to a slam-dunk month, with unit sales hitting a level not seen since August 2007.

Gold, Silver Lower on Durable-Goods Report

News that Chinese manufacturers' profits contracted sharply in the first two months contributed as well.

Insider Selling at Green Mountain Coffee

The chairman and two directors sold huge chunks of GMCR just weeks before SBUX announced its single-cup brewer.

Tapping the Mississippi Lime for Oil

Here's yet another vast U.S. energy source that's drawing new attention, thanks to advanced drilling techniques. And here's how you can play it.

New Apple High Amid the Dips — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

While the major indexes slipped back after Monday's jump, Apple set yet another record.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch for This Week

Many stocks fall temporarily on lower-than-expected earnings announcements, providing quick short opportunities.

The (Nearly) Impossible-to-Replicate … AutoZone?

AutoZone has enjoyed an uncanny amount of success with its glut of stock buybacks -- a feat many other companies have tried (and failed) to repeat.

Gold, Silver Higher on Lower U.S. Home Prices

Mixed consumer-confidence reports and a sliding dollar helped fuel the rise.

Are These 3 ‘Comeback Stocks’ for Real?

Everyone loves a comeback, but before investing in these rallying stocks, consider some of these facts.

Keystone XL Isn’t the Only Canada-Gulf Oil Pipeline in the Works

There are reports this week that Enbridge and Enterprise Products Partners are planning crude oil pipelines from Canada tar sands to Gulf Coast refineries.

Play Argentina’s Shale Revolution With Apache

Unknown to most U.S. investors, a natural gas boom is just starting there, and Houston-based Apache makes for a good early entree.

Barbie Catches Hunger Games Fever

Mattel plans to release a collectible doll inspired by the lead character of Suzanne Collins' hit novel trilogy "The Hunger Games."

U.S. Retailers Go Global (With Some Technical Support)

Tapping lucrative international markets is a necessity for growth, but that's not so easy without major improvements to e-commerce software.

IBM’s Stock Sprint Approaching a Hill

Spry ol' IBM has had a fantastic run in the past few years and is up 10% year-to-date, but several indicators point to a little more difficulty on the horizon.

Lions Gate Looks Good for the Long Haul

The appeal of 'The Hunger Games' beyond teenage girls means the franchise should have legs, but that's just one of the studio's strengths.

The Dow Dazzles — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke provided some soothing comments about interest rates, and stocks soared.

Gold, Silver Up on Bernanke Comments

A weaker-than-expected report on February pending home sales also contributed to the rise.

Honda Signals Even Greater Focus on the U.S.

The head of North America is named No. 2 to President Ito, and a new board includes three U.S. natives.

UPS Solidifies Its Lead Over FedEx

UPS' acquisition of TNT, Europe's second-largest express shipper, is a huge blow to FedEx. FDX has important moves in the works, but for now, UPS is ahead.