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.

Visa (V) – Earnings Up, But Looming Risk Remains

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Feb 4, 2011

Visa NYSE:V posted strong earnings, but uncertainty has been holding back this credit card processor thanks to financial reform uncertainty.

Stocks Grind Out a Win

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 3, 2011

The market regains lost ground as the Dow posts another high for the year.

iPad ‘Daily’ May Deliver Publisher Duels

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Feb 3, 2011

The online newspaper may mean future battles between Apple (AAPL) and content providers.

10 Option Trades for Emerging Markets

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Feb 3, 2011

Options traders can find many emerging market opportunities with such ETFs as the MSCI Emerging Market Index (NYSE: EEM), and the FTSE China 25 Index Fund (NYSE: FXI).

Where Are the Bargains in This Market?

By Richard Band Feb 2, 2011

It may be hard to find true bargain stocks to buy in a market being propped up by the Fed, but there are a few and one emerging market that offer the potential for double-digit returns over the next 12 months.

Citi, GE, Costco Lead Options Trading Action

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com Feb 2, 2011

Option trading volume mild but some action in General Electric (NYSE: GE), Costco (NASDAQ: COST) and Citi (NYSE: C). JA Solar and SunPower are hot.

Stocks Hold the Line

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 2, 2011

The market pulls back slightly, but keeps Tuesday's big gains intact.

Is The World’s Next Major Oil Shock Coming Soon?

By George Kleinman, President of Commodity Resource Corp. Feb 2, 2011

Historically the world has experienced three major crude oil price shocks based on OPEC and political unrest - could Egypt be the next catalyst?

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Going for Two

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Feb 2, 2011

Apple (AAPL) handheld devices are now responsible for 2% of all Web browsing.

6 Reasons to Sell Covered Calls as Bulls Rule

By InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 2, 2011

Selling covered call options in a rising market makes sense in certain situations. An over-priced stock, pending news, and profit-taking are reasons for selling.