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.

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.

High Unemployment’s Impact on 5 Job Stocks

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer
Several jobs markets stocks have taken a beating from high unemployment, but a couple companies can actually thrive in such an environment.

Warren Buffett’s Favorite Oil Company

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
ConocoPhillips has enjoyed just moderate gains over the past five years, but the oil company's spinoff plans and strong dividend should keep Buffett's pockets lined.

S&P 500’s Financials Take a Beating

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lincoln National, Zions and First Horizon National all down in early Tuesday trading; PulteGroup, Sprint and JDS Uniphase among early winners.

Bank of America, Cisco Lead Dow Retreat

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alcoa, McDonald's also off in early trading; Boeing, Microsoft post slight gains.

Barnes & Noble Earnings Report Shows There’s Still Plenty in Stores

By Jeff Reeves
Diversification into BN.com and the Nook might just give Barnes & Noble the strength it needs to continue as a brick-and-mortar retailer.

‘Haves’ on Wall Street Thrive as ‘Have Nots’ Suffer

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Tiffany & Co. NYSE:TIF has announced sales growth of 30% in the second quarter and earnings growth of 58%. This shows the strength of luxury stocks now.

Airline Stocks off the Mat After Mother Nature’s 1-2 Punch

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Earthquake delays, hurricane cancellations will impact earnings, and more disasters this year could be crippling, but don't count the airline industry out entirely.

AOL’s Dirty Little Secret

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Is AOL preparing to make a move? The company's CEO denies any deal is in the works, but AOL needs some sort of catalyst to shift back into drive.

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.
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