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.

Dow Drooping Before Labor Day Weekend

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

Nightmare on Netflix Street

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Richard Band
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

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
EXPD's high valuation means you should wait until this solid performer’s stock price falls.

S&P 500 Slips in Early Thursday Trading

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Juniper Networks among rallying tech sector companies; Chesapeake Energy, WellPoint also headed upward.

Dow Jones Enters September on the Upswing

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

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

AOL Might Be Coming to Its Senses

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The struggling online company is reportedly discussing its options. What's being considered?

Icahn: From Hollywood to … Bleach

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Activist investor Carl Icahn is at it again, this time pushing Clorox to sell itself to a global consumer products company.

Why Exxon Is Smarter Than 99% of Publicly Traded Stocks

By Jeff Reeves
Exxon's latest foray is an example of the long-term thinking that's kept XOM far ahead of the curve. See what they're up to now.

Why Yahoo May Buy the New York Times Company

By Jeff Reeves
It's just a wild rumor at this point, but there are benefits to a Yahoo-New York Times alliance. Let's take a look.

Ford Hitches a Ride With Zipcar

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
In a win-win deal, Ford will provide Zipcar vehicles and the car-sharing service will get subsidized rates. Does this make Zipcar stock a buy?

Sirius XM Radio Is a Zombie Stock

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
SIRI has shown a strong will to survive, but its financials -- while improving -- aren't solid, and Pandora remains a threat despite CEO's jawing.

Vertex Scores Big With Hepatitis Drug

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The company's new hepatitis C medication, Incivek, is outselling Merck's drug by 4-to-1. What's more, it's close to adding another drug to its arsenal.

Google+: Turning Into a Negative?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stall in visits, average minutes spent on Google+ is worrisome and comes at a time when Facebook is on the attack. Also, Google's Motorola deal still could prove cumbersome.

S&P 500 Tries to Leave August on a High Note

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Joy Global, Tesoro each up more than 5% early Wednesday. Altera, CF Industries Holdings lose ground.

Dow Jones Keeps Making Forward Progress

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alcoa, Caterpillar and Bank of America among early Wednesday's winners. IBM the only losing stock in early trading, but only by a few cents.

Don’t Dress Your Portfolio in PVH Shares

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Despite beating earnings expectations, this clothing company has a shoddy balance sheet, thin margins and a pricey stock.

Starbucks, Green Mountain Investors Should Switch To Decaf

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Starbucks' arrival to the K-Cups scene is an attention-getter, but a deeper look will kill your caffeine-buzz.
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