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.

Juniper Slammed After Earning as Tech Weighs Down Market

Weakness in the tech sector pushed down Juniper Networks (NASDAQ:JNPR) this morning big time, and weighed on the market -- though Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) managed to buck the trend after strong earnings.

PetSmart, PetMed Express Should Merge

There's major money in the pet sector, but PETM, PETS need each other to compete for a bigger piece of the pie.

Dunkin Donuts Hopes Big Growth Will Pay Its Big Debts

Dunkin' Donuts launched its $423 million stock IPO on Wednesday with shares soaring. But should you buy when DNKN has such massive debts?

Ford’s Quarterly Earnings — The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Ford's turnaround strategy worked, and Q2 earnings trumped analysts' expectations. However, a slumping economy and UAW negotiations mean a bumpy ride ahead.

McDonald’s Cranking out Healthier Happy Meals

In the coming years, McDonald's Happy Meals will look a lot different -- all in an effort to please parents and protect profits. Here's what to expect.

Dunkin’ Donuts Stock IPO – 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Dunkin Donuts corporate parent, Dunkin' Brands NASDAQ:DNKN went public with an IPO this week.Should you be among the first to get in on the stock?

Lilly Study Could Sink Prospects for Alzheimer’s Treatments

Eli Lilly's drug study failure raises questions about the safety of its Alzheimer's treatment, but will rival Bristol-Myers have success?

Is Dell Really Pennies Away from Soaring?

Dell has its naysayers, but it also has positive metrics -- and a breakout could be looming.

Big-change Day Still Leaves S&P 500 Flat

Netflix, AK Steel drop by double digits; Lexmark, Supervalu among day's rapid climbers.

3M, Boeing Drop With Dow Jones

3M loses about 4% in morning trading after disappointing projected future earnings; Boeing, United Technologies also slide.

Netflix Shares Just Got Cheaper

The stocks' long-term prospects are compelling.

It’s Time We Find Out What Netflix Is Worth

Netflix, after lowering third-quarter revenue estimates, looks less and less like a long-term growth stock, but it could be worth a shot in the short term.

Is Big Pharma Resistant to Antibiotics?

Less profitable drugs take a backseat despite health risks

S&P 500’s Lorillard, Tenet Healthcare Plunge

U.S. credit downgrading fears keep S&P 500 fairly level; LO, THC, EW and SEA take dips in morning trading.

HCA Holdings, Silicon Labs Take on Q2 Earnings

Atrinsic NASDAQ:ATRN stock soars on high volume, while Silicon Labs NASDAQ:SLAB and HCA Holdings sell off after earnings.

Shipping Stocks Sinking to New Lows

Shipping stocks Excel Martime Carrier NYSE:EXM and Nordic American Tankers Limited NYSE:NAT are sinking to 52-week stock lows.

Debt Doubts Dampen Boeing, Financial Sector

Investors worry about potential downgrade of U.S. credit rating; Bank of America, JP Morgan among financials taking hits Monday.

Google+ May Start a Gold Rush

These two killer features should help Google+ lure businesses and become a dominant social networking player.

3 Stocks on the Right Side of Retail Now

A few apparel companies make convincing arguments as to why you should jump into a turbulent retail sector.