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.

Baidu Slumps on Criticism of Fake Search Results — Should You Sell?

By Jeff Reeves
Baidu has been criticized by China state-run media, CCTV, for fake online advertising and phony internet search results. Is it time to sell BIDU?

Is Bank of America Still Broke After Buffett, China Bank Deals?

By Jeff Reeves
Yes, the company has raised lots of capital -- but while it might be enough to cover Basel III rules, it might not be enough to help the bank continue to grow.

Boeing Is Ready to Take Off

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
While Boeing still has questions concerning its defense business and leadership, the OK to start delivering Dreamliners should excite BA shareholders.

Insurance Stocks Are Worth the Risk

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hurricane Irene's relatively weak downfall gave insurers a boost, but otherwise, Wall Street has looked down on the sector. Here are a few insurance companies you can feel good about.

Allstate, Techs lead S&P 500 Gains

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
JDS Uniphase, Micron Technology up in early Monday trading; Monsanto falls, Newmont Mining recovers to trade flat.

Dow Jones Thinks Positive to Start the Week

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
No DJIA stocks are in negative territory in early Monday trading; Bank of America, Pfizer and Caterpillar are among the day's gainers.

S&P 500 Scratches out Slight Gains

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Strong earnings catapult Tiffany's higher early Friday, and tech companies Electronic Arts, F5 Networks gain about 3% each.

Dow Recovers Early From Opening Tumble

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America regresses after Thursday's gains; Chevron, Johnson & Johnson also post losses in early trading.

Chipotle: Cheap Food, Expensive Stock

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
CMG might have peaked -- it depends on whether it can beat expectations in the next quarter.

6 Cheap Tech Stocks to Avoid

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Just because these technology stocks are inexpensive, doesn't mean they're a value. Add these six companies to your "do not buy" list.

3 Reasons Cruise Line Stocks Might Be Starting to Sink

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Cruise lines have the upscale demographic behind them, but face too many negative factors beyond their control. See the headwinds they're facing.

Dollar Tree Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can sweat the details, but it's difficult to argue against a company that offers $1 goods during a down economy.

Patterson Companies, S&P Slip Into Reverse

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hormel Foods and Applied Materials also head lower early Thursday; Citigroup, Morgan Stanley join other rising financials.

Big BAC Buy Leads Fine Thursday Start for Financials

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Warren Buffett announces a $5 billion investment in Bank of America, and JPM, AXP also up; Dow still drops about 100 points in early trading.

Should Dell Go Private?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dell needs to ensure it can adapt to and survive in a post-PC world, and to do that, it needs the flexibility that comes without investors peering over your shoulders.

Hormel Foods Is Too Rich for My Blood

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
Hormel beats expectations, has a healthy balance sheet and out-earns its capital cost, but the stock price is too darn high relative to its earnings growth forecast.

Weeding Out the Big-Name Losers

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
While brand recognition is important, a company's name should not be the sole reason to invest. Apple and Baidu are quality. Cisco should get second thoughts.

The iPhone 5 Won’t Save Sprint

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple's high-priced iPhone isn't necessarily the best fit for Sprint's high prepaid customer count, and there's little else to draw people away from AT&T, Verizon.

Big Pharma Cash Hoards Seem Earmarked for Opportunities in Emerging Markets

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Pfizer and Merck doing little to put money toward expanding their business, and even Johnson & Johnson held back some cash in a purchase of Synthes.
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