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.

Ford Is Built Tough – the Rest Aren’t

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) is a buy while Honda Motor Co. (NYSE: HMC), General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) lag.

The Dow Is a Dinosaur

Ignore this myopic market measure and focus on better metrics.

Stocks Drift Back on Track

The market isn't hugely impressive in breaking its losing streak.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — The ‘Daily’ Show

The iPad's daily newspaper is coming later this month.

Stocks Drop Third Straight Session

The market rallies again late, but a near-term ceiling has taken hold.

Global 2010 Ranking Favors Commodity-Driven Markets

Emerging markets were standouts in 2010, but not every BRIC market outperformed the S&P 500.

Why Emerging Markets Will Keep Outperforming

Data show money flowing to emerging market funds, while domestic funds have seen generally weak or negative net inflows.

5 Oil Funds Worth Watching in 2011

These mutual funds are worth considering if the sector stays hot.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Verizon Unlimited

The telecom will keep its unlimited daily plans with the iPhone.

Stock Volatility Data Joins the Crowd

The CBOE will popularize volatility on equities by posting data on Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), and others.

3 Reasons Verizon Will Win iPhone War with AT&T

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) are all but certain to announce an iPhone exclusive to Verizon's service tomorrow.

Options Up in Intel, Down in Supervalu

Options were active, led by Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) going up, Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) going down, and Powershares (NASDAQ: QQQQ) with heavy put volume.

5 Bargain Stocks Below $5

Any good bargain hunter knows you don't necessarily have to spend a lot to get a lot in return. Here are five low-cost stocks to buy.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — There’s an App Store for That

One million apps are downloaded on the Mac store's first day.

Apple’s January Covered Calls Fit Skeptics

With Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) at a 52-week high, consider a covered call option sale.

Top Equity Options get Volatility Measure

The CBOE has initiated a volatility index for Amazon, Apple, Google, Goldman Sachs, and IBM.

6 Top Consumer Dividend Stocks

Consumer stocks and dividend investments are on the rise, and here are six top picks.

Four Financial Penny Stocks to Buy

With Bank of America and Citigroup surging, Louis Navellier names 4 financial penny stocks to buy.

Microsoft, NVIDIA, Ford Lead Options Action

Options markets were active today with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Yahoo (NASDAQ: YHOO), seeing heavy volume.