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.

Autopilot Addiction Will Cost Airline Stocks Big-Time

Airline stocks like Southwest, American and United face costly new regulations to reduce pilot fatigue and mandate better training.

News Corp.: The Next Gaming Giant?

A subsidiary's upcoming Facebook game release could help reopen a business door for Rupert Murdoch's empire.

Should You Buy the Dow — Boeing

Boeing has solid financials, but the company faces enough forward-looking concerns that investors might want to wait to act.

3 Wine Stocks That Are the Toast of Investor Portfolios

Wine consumption in the U.S. continues to rise, and that makes these three companies good winery stocks to buy.

How Google Will Finally Make YouTube Profitable

Video editing service, coupled with Google+, could be the spark Google's premium video business needs.

Lincoln National Isn’t a Secure Play

High valuation on tepid 2012 growth and mediocre financials make recent pop a mystery.

Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) – How to Trade Monday’s Earnings

Investors are watching Darden NYSE:DRI stock before Monday's earnings. Traders can expect a pop in the stock after a decent Darden earnings surprise.

3 Frontrunners in Bidding War for Yahoo

A look at three potential suitors who might bite -- and what could happen to Yahoo as a result.

5 Food Stocks To Avoid

Increasing corn prices have helped weigh down these stocks, and there's little hope of a respite.

Swiss Stocks Look as Sweet as Chocolate Thanks to Franc Move

Swiss exporters, companies that do business abroad stand to benefit from favorable currency exchange rates after tying the franc to the euro.

Should You Buy the Dow — Bank of America

Bank of America's stock is as toxic as its mortgages -- all but the most speculative of investors should turn tail.

Verizon Unlimited Plans Won’t Kill Competitors Just Yet

Verizon's $50-per-month prepaid deal threatens smaller telecoms, but its exclusion of smartphones limits the damage it can do.

Newmont Mining: It’s No Golden Play

Despite growing quickly, Newmont Mining isn't achieving economies of scale -- and its earnings reports should give you pause, too.

Should You Buy the Dow — AT&T

No. 2 U.S. telecom not the best fit for short-term investors, but a healthy dividend means it still has a place in retirement accounts.

Should You Buy the Dow — American Express

AXP is growing at an acceptable clip, but investors considering it should be cautioned of its close ties to the general economy.

Veteran Dot-Commer Takes Aim at Pandora

A new service by Clear Channel turns up the competitive heat and is a direct assault on Pandora.

Should You Buy the Dow — Alcoa

Aluminum titan in a class all its own -- and in a market that's expected to grow.

S&P 500 Barely Up as Best Buy Staggers

Poor second-quarter results slam major electronic retailer early Tuesday; Cummins Inc., Comerica among day's gainers.

Best Buy Battered By Slumping Profit

The stock takes a hit after the company's uninspiring earnings report.