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.

Starbucks (SBUX) Will Bring Mochas to Mumbai With Tata Deal

Starbucks Corp. (NASDASQ: SBUX) just announced a deal with India conglomerate Tata Group for Indian coffee beans and roasting.

Can the Electric Car Save Detroit?

The buzz is swirling at the auto show, but sales trends aren't promising.

Survey: 26% of iPhone Users Plan Verizon Jump

A poll of consumers looks like bad news for AT&T.

Bulls Take Control

It's another two-year high as stocks keep pushing higher.

iPhone’s Verizon Deal May Call the Top

Apple's broader distribution may signal market share of its ubiquitous smartphone will plateau.

AT&T Pullback Presents Buying Opportunity

Investors should choose AT&T (NYSE: T) over Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), because the telecom stock's earnings are growing faster and the yield is higher.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — iPhone’s Next Stop?

A nonexclusive deal with Verizon could mean good things for Sprint and T-Mobile.

Crude Oil Outlook – Prices Headed Up Regardless of Pipeline Woes

Crude oil prices ticked up on pipeline problems, but the EIA Energy Stocks Report shows low supply would have lifted crude oil prices anyway.

2 Top China For 2011 – CHBT and LLEN

China Biotics and L&L Energy are two top Chinese stocks to buy for 2011.

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.