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.

Illumina Shares Take a Tumble

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The biotech's stock hits the skids after the company warns revenue will take a hit.

4 Reasons Apple Has Left the Building

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Steve Jobs' death left too many holes to fill, putting Apple's longer-term growth in doubt. Here are four reasons why it won't prevail.

Should You Buy the Dow — Hewlett-Packard

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Old HP is losing that spring in its step, and a hobbling tech company definitely isn't a growing one.

Brilliance Lost — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
September retail sales were up, helping Target, J.C. Penney and others, but Thursday's headlines mostly rested on the loss of Apple's Steve Jobs.

Have Baidu Shares Fallen Too Far?

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor
BIDU has taken a near-term hit, but the stock's recent slide might mean it's a good chance to get in on future growth. The flip side is ...

General Motors Engineering a Dot-Com Strategy With RelayRides

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
GM's new car-sharing partnership could be attractive to car owners -- and pose a serious threat to other similar services, especially Zipcar.

Should You Buy the Dow — Home Depot

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Home Depot has a heavy reliance on one of the weakest markets out there -- housing. Still, HD has persevered and presents an investing bargain today.

3 Telecom Carriers to Buy for the Dividends

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
These three stocks are on the overvalued side and belong to a market with questionable growth, but they compensate with a track record of sweet dividends.

The Tech Rumor Mill Floweth — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Research In Motion jumps on rumors of a buyout by Vodafone, and Yahoo soars on news that Microsoft could be interested in an acquisition.

What a Belgian Bank Bailout Means for You

By Michael Shulman, Editor, Options Income Blueprint
The coming austerity will mean recession in Europe -- and the U.S.

Constellation Brands — How to Play Thursday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
If more consumers are drinking away the blues, that can only mean good things for Constellation Brands. But how will it shape up against analyst expectations?

What Industry Will Apple Crush Next?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple has already transformed numerous large industries. Will its new "Cards" app make the greeting cards market its next conquest?

Oracle CEO Puts Thumb On Salesforce Chief

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't cross Larry Ellison. After his former protégé (and current Saleforce.com chief) retweeted some critical comments about him, Ellison took what appears to be revenge. Here's how it played out.

Marriott International — How to Play Wednesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Marriott's management should remain cautious, but with travel demand holding the line, MAR likely will be releasing some good news.

Ruby Tuesday — How to Play Wednesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Ruby Tuesday is unlikely to meet its already low expectations, which means RT could be in for another round of selling off.

3 Reasons to Stick With Small Caps This Earnings Season

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The third-quarter earnings season is approaching. Stock up on small-cap stocks in the coming days to take advantage of positive reports.

Should You Buy the Dow — General Electric

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
GE is a mega-corporation all its own -- and its vast reach, depth, growth and cash hordes make this a fairly safe buy.

4 Reasons to Doubt the Bounce in AMR

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Retiring pilots aren't the only problem facing American Airlines' parent company. Take a look at four more obstacles facing AMR.

Apple Unveils iPhone 5 … Gotcha! — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Investors expecting to hear all about Apple's iPhone 5 were left waiting Tuesday, with iPhone 4S taking its place. AAPL stumbled -- then recovered.
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