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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.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – Next Gen iPod Debuts Sept. 1

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Here are your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for August 26, 2010. Apple finally sets the date for their big September video event and music will be the belle of the ball, the next generation of iPod Touch and the iTunes music service taking center stage. The iTV is also said to be making its debut at the event but will not make the big splash earlier reports said it would. Finally, the iPod Touch and iPhone get new video streaming options as Netflix (NASDAQL NFLX) updates its app for all APPL mobile devices.

FDO, DLTR, NDN Beat Walmart at Its Own Game

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
In an economy in which everyone seems to be downsizing, it appears that Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) shoppers are shifting gears, too -- and so-called “dollar stores” such as 99 Cents Only (NYSE: NDN), Family Dollar (NYSE: FDO) and Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR) are seeing gains that put the purported King of Everyday Low Prices on the defensive.

McDonald’s, BK Move Towards Higher Prices

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
In what’s being seen as a smart but a somewhat risky move, McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) today announced the newest foray into premium pricing with its $5 Smokehouse Deluxe burger at a time when consumers are downgrading from casual dining restaurants to more fast-food fare.

Consumer Spending Woes Spark Retail Store Closures

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
The economic recovery has proven slower than some experts and government officials had predicted, so industry analysts say retailers’ move to protect their overall earnings isn’t altogether unexpected. The companies plan to close the underperforming stores at hundreds of locations nationwide.

Pepsi Tries to Reinvent Quaker Breakfast Menu

By InvestorPlace Staff
Parent company PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) will revamp the morning meal offerings from Quaker with revised healthy breakfast options. Reformulated instant oatmeal and two new types of cereal will be at the center of Quaker’s new product push and a marketing campaign to capture an evolving consumer market increasingly concerned with eating healthy.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – A Dockable Touch-Screen iMac?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for August 24, 2010. More Apple patent intrigue today as a new filing reveals an iMac that doubles as a traditional desktop and a touch-screen computer. In other news, Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) updates its Google Mobile App and one author claims e-books sell a whole lot better via the Amazon (AMZN) Kindle than through the AAPL iBookstore.

Verizon iPhone Waiting Game May Last Until Mid-2011

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Verizon iPhone rumors abound, and the hope is that the gadget could be a reality in the next few months. But though the persistent rumor is that a CDMA iPhone from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) that will be compatible with the Verizon (NYSE: VZ) network by January of 2011 at the latest, that may be wishful thinking.

Buy Ford Oct 13 Calls

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
If Ford rises $2, these options should go up 300% or more.

Brazil Utility Stock Sparks Big Returns

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Utilities have been at the top of active investors' buy lists the past two months, along with emerging markets. Put those two ideas together, and you get a Brazilian utility that I've been recommending for the past two months: CPFL Energia (NYSE: CPL).

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock News – iPad, iPhone Supply Bottlenecks Over

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for August 20, 2010. Time Warner (NYSE: TWX) subsidiary Time Inc. finally gets its magazines onto the iPad after settling a dispute with Apple. Speaking of the iPad, it appears that Apple is finally producing enough tablets to satisfy demand, and reports indicate that the iPhone 4 should catch up soon.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Hints at Radical iPhone Changes

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Though the iPhone 4 is less than two months out of the box, that means its time again to start the rumor mill about the next round of Apple iPhone upgrades for 2011 and beyond. And this goes far beyond the buzz of a handset that is compatible with Verizon (NYSE: VZ). A look at some recent Apple patents reveal some radical changes in the works for the next generation of iPhones. Here are five of the most compelling patents and prospective upgrades:

China Economy is #2, But Region is #1 Investment Opportunity

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
News this week that China has finally overtaken arch rival Japan as the world's second largest economy is surely cause for celebration for investors in…

Don’t Get Hung Up on RIMM

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst
Research In Motion plunged following the launch of its latest smartphone and should test its 52-week low.

Home Depot, Wal-Mart Earnings Fuel Gains

By Paul Ausick
Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT), two components of the Dow Jones industrials, reported better than expected earnings today but not enough better to overcome questions about the second half of 2010.

10 Famous Financial Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
After poor earnings and revenue figures from financial stocks such as Citigroup (NYSE: C) and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) recently, the outlook for the sector been hazy. Downbeat economic news that continues to weigh on banks, including high foreclosure rates and high unemployment, suggests things might stay that way for some time.

3 Hot Asia ETFs to Buy Now

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of the hottest regions in Asia right now are Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore – and that means three of the hottest ETF funds to buy right now focus on these countries. Here are the details on these exchange traded funds:

An Options Winner If RIMM Gets Torched (RIMM, AMZN, AAPL)

By Jon Ogg
Weak BlackBerry Torch smartphone sales cause retailers to slash price and Research In Motion Limited (NASDAQ: RIMM) to fall.

3 Top Global Stocks to Buy Now

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
In the wake of the recession, a new economic pecking order will emerge and certain countries will become oases for investors. At the top of this list are places like Latin America, Asia, India and even Europe!

A Cheap Way to Play the Chinese Health Care Revolution

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
This Chinese small cap stock is well-positioned to benefit from the rapidly growing pharmaceutical market in China.
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