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.

Wal-Mart Shares: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Wal-Mart (WMT) is one of the greatest success stories ever, but should you buy the stock?

In Case You Missed Wednesday

Market bears get a two-fer, but the bond market is suggesting a three-peat will be tough.

Option Bulls Opt for Intel Despite Downturn

Options trading was very active with Citi (NYSE: C), and Longtop Financial Technologies (NYSE: LFT) declining but Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) options rallying.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 2 a Week Away

Apple (AAPL) will unveil the new tablet on March 2.

Wednesday’s Stocks to Watch: Vertex, DirecTV

A Phase III study brings promising results for Vertex (VRTX)

6 Options to Play a Market Bounce

Investors can sell put options on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Home Depot (NYSE: HD), and Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) to lock in a purchase price and gain premium income.

American Airlines Making Ticket Sites Blink

Orbitz and Expedia have taken a hit from the booking squabble.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

You got used to all that short-covering, didn't you?

Where Will All the Planes Land in 10 Years?

The government has an upgrade plan for growing traffic, but airlines will have to pony up.

Tuesday’s Stocks to Watch: Home Depot, Delcath

Home Depot (HD) beats profit estimates and boosts its dividend by 6%.

Why Emerging Market ETFs and ADRs are Ready to Rally

One of the most popular investing themes of the last few years looks ready for a resurrection. I'm talking about foreign stocks, emerging markets and ADR investments -- which attracted a lot of attention in 2009 and 2010 because of the exposure it offered to fast growing economies like China and Brazil as the U.S. economy stalled.

In Case You Missed the Weekend

Small-caps are closing the performance caps on large-caps.

For Investors, the Best Offense May Be Defensive Stocks

Defensive investing and health care stocks go hand in hand, so it's odd that healthcare investments are on the rise in a seemingly bull market.

Stocks Start the Weekend Early

Aside from the Dow, the market finishes flat, as small-caps run out of steam.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Hello, FTC

Regulators may be taking interest in Apple's (AAPL) app subscriptions.

Trucking Recovery Faces Roadblock From New Driver Rules

The sector could stall out from forced cuts to drivers' on-road time.

In Case You Missed Thursday

Silver and cotton prices hit the record books.

‘Buy The Dip’ Works Again for Stocks

Another selloff becomes just another bargain for bulls.

5 Stocks to Play the Hottest Latin America Markets

Last year, Latin America was home of some of the best performing stock markets in the world, including Peru, Chile and Colombia. Here are five Latin America investments that are offering some very interesting opportunities.