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.

Monsanto — How to Play Wednesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Monsanto's rapid growth looks like an anomaly -- expect reduced guidance in Wednesday's earnings report.

Best Buy — Where’s the Digital Strategy?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a couple years, Best Buy ends the failed Napster experiment, marking another step back for the company's digital presence.

3 Trades for ‘Crazy’ Investors

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
These three stocks aren't for the faint of heart. You can fall in love with them, but must be willing to walk away if things sour. Check them out ... if you dare.

Adobe Gets App Happy

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Adobe is transforming some of its Creative Suite applications, such as Photoshop, into app form for the iPad, Android tablets.

What Happens When Earnings Become Irrelevant?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
These three stocks' charts show an irrational market could be ready to drag down fundamentally sound companies.

Should You Buy the Dow — Exxon Mobil

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon Mobil is an oil industry giant, and the world is going to need oil for a long time. Even at an expensive price, XOM is a value.

Casino Stocks Go Cold — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Chinese credit crunch ensnares Macau, rattling Wynn, MGM, Melco Crown and Las Vegas Sands.

Yum! Brands — How to Play Tuesday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
YUM's growth story is starting to hit a lull, and investors could see reduced guidance in Tuesday's report, leading to a significant dip in stock price.

Should You Buy the Dow — DuPont

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
DuPont might seem like a yawner, but it treads in numerous waters you might not have guessed -- and that versatility is among factors making this company a compelling play.

Mosaic Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a solid foundation that should bode well for the company's long-term future, Mosaic's stock could face turbulence in the short term.

Alibaba Turns Yahoo Into Buyout Bait

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba CEO Jack Ma throws his hat into the Yahoo ring, saying he is "very interested" in buying the Internet company.

2 Reasons Why These Big-Name Stocks Deserved to Crash

By Jeff Reeves
Chipotle? Netflix? These shiny cult stock names have taken massive losses as of late -- and it's entirely deserved. Here are two reasons why.

Swift Transportation — How to Play Monday’s Earnings Report

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Swift Transportation's stock has been overly battered -- expect good things from SWFT's quarterly report and a subsequent rebound in stock price.

5 Reasons Everyone Hates Bank of America

By Jeff Reeves
Bank of America puts another log on the outrage fire by announcing an obnoxious debit card fee starting in 2012.

Costco — Why the Warehouse Is Walloping Wal-Mart

By Jeff Reeves
Costco is out-bottoming the supposed falling-prices king thanks to two facets of its business model that help prop up its bottom line.

3 Reasons to Stop Worrying and Invest Now

By Jeff Reeves
It may seem crazy to buy stocks right now, but hoarding cash isn't any safer. The real worry is what could happen if you are not invested in the market.

Amazon Excites, Bank of America Incites — IP’s Weekly Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Bank of America's $5-per-month debit-card fee announcement and Amazon's Kindle Fire reveal were among this week's top stories.

3 Stocks Ready to Get Booted From the $100-Plus Club

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
These high-fliers are facing too many headwinds and/or competition to stay above the $100 mark indefinitely.

Harleysville Hits the Buyout Lottery — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Nationwide Mutual buyout offer nearly doubles insurer's stock Thursday. Also, Microsoft announcement of Xbox Live TV plans sends Netflix shares into the ground.
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