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.

Expect Apple to Be Apple for Tuesday’s 4Q Earnings Report

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple is likely to unleash a flurry of good financial news, but considering how much we already know, even an earnings beat might not move AAPL stock much.

Google Products — The Good, the Bad and the Middling

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google's recent axing of its Buzz and Jaiku products is a reminder of the company's strategy: throw it up and hope that it sticks.

Gold Surging While Silver, Miners Down in Monday Trading

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold was trading in the low $1,680s early Monday, and silver around $32.15. Silver miners like Coeur D'Alene and Hecla are among Monday's biggest midday losers.

Should You Buy the Dow — Kraft Foods

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Kraft Foods' storied brands face increased competition and economic pressure, but the company's outlook is still strong.

Sorting Out the Earnings — Friday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Alcoa, JPMorgan Chase and Google all made -- for better or worse -- big earnings news this week.

Put on Your Market Rally Caps

By Richard Band
So far, it doesn't look like March 2009 all over again. With the rally in motion, here's how you can enjoy the modest uptrend while it lasts.

Gold, Silver March Despite Positive Retail Sales Report

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Spot gold traded in the low $1,670s on Friday morning, and silver was on the low end of $32. Precious-metal trusts and ETFs also headed higher.

The Gap Is Making the Right Travel Plans

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Closing 189 stores in the U.S. and tripling its presence in China is the right growth move by Gap. But, don't buy GPS stock, try this "emerging markets lite" play instead.

Should You Buy the Dow — Johnson & Johnson

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Johnson & Johnson is protected by a diverse product line and sitting on a heap of cash. But JNJ stock already is on the high side of valuation, making this a tough pick.

Ford — Not GM — the King of Detroit

By Jeff Reeves
When you stack up Detroit auto icons GM and Ford, it’s easy to see that one automaker is head and shoulders above the other.

JPMorgan Earnings Chase Banks Down — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Despite JPMorgan's earnings actually beating expectations, its Q3 report had too much bad news, sending financial stocks downward Thursday.

A123 Inks GM Battery Deal But Still Is a Powerless Stock

By Jeff Reeves
AONE got a temporary boost on news of the contract, but electric cars are no sure thing, and the company's financials make it a questionable long-term play.

Google+ Blasted From Within

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oops! A Google software engineer's frank appraisal (read: rant) of Google+ gets out into the open. Here's a highlight of the unkind things he had to say.

Yahoo Can’t Save AOL … From Tim Armstrong

By Jeff Reeves
Tim Armstrong's pursuit of an AOL merger with Yahoo isn't a business move -- it's a desperate grab at saving face after his incompetent management.

Should You Buy the Dow — Intel

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Intel's nice price-to-earnings ratio, projected growth and backyard money vault make INTC attractive to short- and long-term investors alike.

Dividends from China’s Apple Tree

By Bryan Perry
Sure, Apple notoriously doesn't pay out dividends -- but if you climb your way down the Apple tree, you'll find one Chinese stock that could bolster your income.

Brand-Nameless Fashion — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Struggling fashion retailer Liz Claiborne Inc. selling off its namesake brand to focus on high-end lines Juicy Couture, Lucky Brands and kate spade.

5 Stocks Seeking Growth Through India

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Watch out, Café Coffee Day. Starbucks is finalizing a deal to open shops all across India. In fact, SBUX is not the only company that sees growth potential there.

3 Winners to Expect This Earnings Season

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Earnings season has begun -- and these three highly-rated stocks are expected to hit it out of the park.
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