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.

Are Emerging Markets in a Bubble, or Just Simmering?

The emerging markets closely resemble the U.S. market of the early 1980s.

Bank Stocks on the Move

As stocks scream higher in reaction to stronger economic news and the Fed's $600 billion money printing announcement on Wednesday, one sector group in particular has been benefiting. And that's financial stocks.

The Market’s Best Quarter (and Six Months) Starts This Week

November is historically the second best month in market history (April is #1) and November is also the start of the best three months and the best six months of the market year. In addition, we saw a dramatic shift in Congress this week, which points toward a strong market year ahead.

Avoid the Herd and Buy Utilities

Barron's Big Money survey cited technology as a strong sector going forward, but the contrarian view is to pass on tech stocks and invest in utilities.

Top 5 Asia Stocks Trouncing the Market

These are five top Asia stocks beating the market and benefiting from a powerful year-end rally.

My Top Stock for November

Hilary Kramer discusses why Evercore Partners Inc. (NYSE:EVR) is one of her top stocks for November.

Asia Is Investing World’s New Center

Asia is becoming the center of the investing world as southern hemisphere countries grow in importance in world trade.

Why BRIC Banks Are a Buy

Look to bank stocks in the emerging markets of BRIC countries -- Brazil, Russia, India, China -- for economies are growing much faster.

Apple (AAPL) – Debuts App Store, MacBooks, OS Upgrades

Apple unveiled its Mac App Store, the OS X 10.7 Lion operating system and new 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch MacBook Air laptops.

Starbucks (SBUX) to Sell Booze?

Starbucks is testing cafes featuring wine and beer.

Time To Buy Bank Stocks?

A year after the Lehman Bros. bankruptcy, a look at Citigroup and JPMorgan shows that it's not time to buy bank stocks and investors should remain wary

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – Jobs Denies 7-in. iPad

Apple reports fourth-quarter earnings gains and CEO Steve Jobs again denies the company is developing a 7-inch iPad.

Time to Invest in Thailand

Thailand investing opportunities are back, and here are the right funds.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – Discounted iPad Data Plans

Verizon says it will start selling Apple's iPad tablet device on Oct. 28 and will offer a discounted data plan for some packages.

Apple Shares (AAPL) Still a Good Buy at $300

Even at $300, Hilary Kramer believes there's still plenty of growth left for Apple shares.

Redbox Launches Game Rental Service, Fends Off Blockbuster Express

After experimenting with video game rentals in the past eighteen months, Redbox announced this week that they are going to be bringing games to "thousands" of their 24,000 kiosks in the United States.

8 Biotech Penny Stocks to Buy

Some of the best penny stocks now are in the biotech sector, with potential to break out on drug approval or buyout offers.

Google Invests in Offshore Electricity

A small privately-held firm, Trans-Elect Development Company, has proposed building a backbone along the Atlantic Coast of the US for wind energy projects to tie into.

Something Has To Give in Bonds

The Fed's actions are actually adding to emerging market investors' gains. Although aimed at stimulating the U.S. economy, they're moving BRIC and Latin American emerging markets.