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.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Finally, ‘The Daily’

Apple's (AAPL) online newspaper venture with News Corp. (NWS) will debut next Wednesday.

Is Now the Time to Short Emerging Markets?

Many of last year’s best-performing emerging markets have fallen victim to sellers in 2011.

8 Emerging Market Giants to Sell Now

Not all emerging market stocks are good buys for investors, and these eight blue chip stocks are investments to sell.

Time for Put Options on High-Flying Netflix

The cult around Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) suggests it is time for contrarians to buy put options to profit from a coming decline in customers.

Can Airline Stocks Fly Higher?

The airline sector seems to have already priced in the turnaround to profitability.

Boeing’s Upside Is Losing Visibility

Delivery delays and safety concerns are weighing on the prospects for Boeing (BA) shares to take off.

Dow Can’t Hold 12,000

Investors can console themselves with another day of gains.

7 Ways Airlines Can Beat Soaring Fuel Prices

Here are some strategies you'll see airlines use in the months ahead to combat rising oil prices.

Crude Oil Prices: Major Top or Minor Correction?

Crude oil prices have seen an 8% drop in a week, causing some fears of a major correction in the commodity.

Apple’s Next Focus: Becoming Your Wallet

Apple's (AAPL) next line of devices will let you purchase goods with a wave of the hand.

Stocks Crawl Their Way Back to Even

A late rally saves the day for investors.

Bank of America is Options Action Leader

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Citrix Systems (NASDAQ: CTXS), and Star Scientific (NASDAQ: CIGX) lead options trading today.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Verizon’s One for All

Verizon's (VZ) version of the Apple (AAPL) iPhone will feature a $30-a-month unlimited data plan for all users.

Stock Rally Gets Back on Track

The market returns to form as the Dow flirts with 12,000.

Buy Starbucks Calls Before Earnings Report

Investors should consider buying Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) Calls before it reports earnings later this week.

Is Vietnam the Next China?

As the only U.S.-listed Vietnamese investment, the Market Vectors Vietnam ETF (NYSE: VNM) offers the perfect way to capitalize on the long-term success of this emerging market.

Who Should Apple Buy?

Apple sits on $50 billion and ponders purchasing Disney (NYSE: DIS), Visa (NYSE: V), Netflix (NFLX), and others.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — 10 Billion Sold

Apple's app store hits 10 billion downloads in half the time it took iTunes to reach the same level.

Drive Profits with Options on Auto Stocks

Profits could be had by trading options on such auto stocks as Ford (NYSE: F), General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Toyota (NYSE: TM).