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.

McDonald’s Pros and Cons – Is the Stock a Buy at New Highs?

McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is one of the most recognizable brands in the world and a longtime component of the Dow Jones stock market index. But with a market cap of about $80 billion, this blue chip firm’s reach is as much of a turn-off to investors as a reason to buy into McDonald’s stock. After all, how much bigger can MCD get, and how much faster can it grow?

Peet’s to Raise Coffee Prices

Peet's Coffee & Tea is raising its drink and bean prices, following Starbucks' moves.

10 Big Name Stocks Setting New 52 Week Highs

After many analysts projected a September slump for the stock market, the broader markets actually surged during the month. In fact, the Nasdaq has gained +10.3% in the last month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 gained +6.5% and +7.3% in the same time.

Target Comes to a Metropolis Near You

The new Target at the East Harlem Mall may have put bonafide big box retail on the island, but the store itself is indistinguishable from your average target.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – 99-Cent TV Downloads Panned

Apple's new 99-cent TV show rentals may be short-lived. More TV studios are coming out against the pricing.

Starbucks Options Could Perk Up Your Portfolio

Three reasons you want to go long with SBUX options.

New Frugal – The Next Big Investment Trend

Find out what is driving this consumer spending phenomenon.

Where Next for ExxonMobil (XOM) Shares?

ExxonMobil's shares have perked up in recent months, but oil industry metrics, the technical resistance and downgrades from analysts are some of the stock's problems.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – 3 Million CDMA iPhones in December?

Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for September 22, 2010.

Sharp Acquires U.S. Solar Developer

Japanese electronics giant Sharp acquired U.S. solar developer Recurrent Energy.

Top 5 China Stocks to Buy Now

China's manufacturing sector is bounding back in recent months, so consider these five China stocks.

An MLP Ready to Harvest for Dividends

aster limited partnership Terra Nitrogen Co. LP (NYSE: TNH), a recently acquired and wholly owned subsidiary of CF Industries Holdings (NYSE: CF), manufactures and distributes the nitrogen products farmers need to grow crops that directly or indirectly feed the world.

Buy BBBY Oct 42 Calls

These options should give you the biggest bang for your buck if Bed Bath & Beyond rallies after earnings.

India Investments Near All-Time Highs

India investments are nearing all-time highs. Check out these India ADRs with strong potential.

Walmart (WMT) to Get Into Convenience Store Business

Realizing their severe limitation in larger cities and urban markets, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is planning to move into small convenience stores near you. It’s a move meant to battle back against its newly minted “dollar store” competition and revitalize weak domestic sales.

Be Aware of IRA Recharacterization Deadline

Mutual fund investors who converted to a Roth IRA last year but now regret it have until Oct. 15 to reverse the move and get back any taxes they paid under a little known IRS rule.

Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) to Buy Dutch Vaccine Maker Crucell (CRXL)

Pharmaceutical stock Johnson & (NYSE: JNJ) has announced that it will try to buy Crucell (NASDAQ: CRXL).

US Gasoline Imports Fall, Refiners May Benefit

US gasoline imports fell to 644,000 b/d for the week ending September 10th, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Gasoline supplied to wholesalers fell…

Rio Tinto (RTP) Adds to Stake in Ivanhoe Mines

One of the Rothschild barons is credited with saying that the time to buy is when there is blood in the streets. That may not have been literally true in 2007 when Rio Tinto plc (NYSE: RTP) provided $350 million in convertible credit to Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (NYSE: IVN), but Rio Tinto got a pretty good deal in any event.