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.

2 Primo Dividend Stocks to Buy

By Richard Band Jan 5, 2011

Fast-food king McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and real estate trust Invesco Mortgage Capital (NYSE: IVR) are paying generous dividends.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — iPhone Holds Up

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 4, 2011

The company's smartphone platform still leads the pack.

Top 3 Rivals to the iPad

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 4, 2011

The competition with Apple is about to get very crowded.

Google’s Next Success? It May Be Newsstands

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jan 4, 2011

The search giant has big content plans for popular Android devices.

Stocks Start Another Leg Up

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Jan 3, 2011

It's a happy new first day of 2011 trading for most investors.

Vizio Eyes a Piece of Apple’s Pie

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

The electronics maker looks to undercut the iPad and iPhone on price.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — The Year of the Update

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

The company will spend 2011 updating its stable of devices, rather than unveiling the next life-changing product.

Can Stocks Continue Surge or is Slump on Horizon?

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Jan 3, 2011

This market is overbought. Price volatility is extremely low. Small options investors are extremely confident. But emerging markets ETF funds are looking up.

Stocks Stick to Year-end Script

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Dec 30, 2010

For those uninterested in rare earth metals, it was business as usual.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Verizon for Valentines

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Dec 30, 2010

A published report expects Verizon and Apple to announce an iPhone partnership before next Valentine's Day.

Place Your Call for 2011 in Regional Telecom Otelco (OTT)

By Neil George Dec 30, 2010

Among the top telecom stocks to buy in 2011, regional telephone company Otelco (NASDAQ:OTT) stands out thanks to strong profits and a high dividend yield.

Why You Should Buy Zions Bancorporation (ZION)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Dec 29, 2010

Zion Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) is one of our top stock picks for 2011.

Bank of America Could Be Your Best Bet Next Year

By Jeff Reeves Dec 29, 2010

Bank of America NYSE:BAC is one of the best stocks for 2011.

Visa to Bank on Two Powerful Trends in New Year

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Dec 29, 2010

Financial services stock Visa (NYSE: V) is one of the top investments for 2011. Remember, Visa is a credit card processor and not a lender like other financial stocks.