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.

Everything Looking Up Early for Dow Jones

Bank of America rebounds on management changes; Alcoa, Chevron, Intel also make gains early Wednesday.

The World Might Never Know How Toxic Bank of America Really Is

As Bank of America tries to sell off its parts to rectify past mistakes, the world may never get to see just how ugly BAC stock really is.

AOL: Now a Venture Capitalist?

Techcrunch editor/blogger Michael Arrington's new venture capital fund isn't sizable, but it brings AOL's journalistic arm into question.

With Bartz Fired, Only a Buyout Can Save Yahoo Now

Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz was fired on Tuesday, sending shares of the internet stock soaring. But the necessity of this latest move just proves it's going to take a lot more than the status quo to get things going again.

Dunkin’ Brands Too Sweet for Goldman

While Goldman Sachs still thinks Dunkin' Brands is a solid company, investors should take DNKN's "sell" rating as a warning.

Bears Take Hold of S&P 500

Harley-Davidson, Jabil Circuit cut down in early Tuesday trading; International Paper, Newmont Mining among day's gainers.

RIMM, Nokia Rallies Won’t Hold Up

There isn't much reason to expect much more upside from these two tech stocks.

September Doing Dow Jones No Favors

Every DJIA stock is down at least 1% in early Tuesday trading; Bank of America, JPMorgan and Boeing among hammered stocks.

CVS Is No Rx For Your Portfolio

CVS has an impressive income statement, but it is not using capital efficiently. A drop in price or surprisingly good earnings growth, however, might merit a buy.

Aggressive Cadillac Ciel Concept Shows GM Stock Is Revved Up

The U.S. government may be delaying the sale of its remaining General Motors stock, but the automaker is racing ahead with Cadillac concept car.

Bears Take Hold of S&P 500

H&R Block, Netflix and PulteGroup sustain big losses during Friday's morning trading. JDS Uniphase, Newmont Mining and Clorox claw upward.

Dow Drooping Before Labor Day Weekend

Index unanimously down in early Friday trading, with Bank of America, JPMorgan and Hewlett-Packer among big losers.

Nightmare on Netflix Street

Starz's non-renewal of a content deal with NFLX isn't crushing news, but it is a sign of a larger problem.

Off on the Wrong Foot in a Historically Tough September

The bulls have one last chance to mount a comeback, depending on how the market chooses to interpret the government's August jobs report.

Expeditors International: Proven, But Pricey

EXPD's high valuation means you should wait until this solid performer’s stock price falls.

S&P 500 Slips in Early Thursday Trading

Juniper Networks among rallying tech sector companies; Chesapeake Energy, WellPoint also headed upward.

Dow Jones Enters September on the Upswing

Boeing, Chevron and Cisco among Thursday's early winners; Bank of America, Kraft and American Express lose ground.

The Fresh Market Could Use a Markdown

High P/E, modest earnings growth and slim margins don’t add up to a healthy investment.

AOL Might Be Coming to Its Senses

The struggling online company is reportedly discussing its options. What's being considered?