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.

11 Health Care Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The theory goes that people will always get sick, so health care stocks will always have healthy profits. Well unfortunately, that's not true for some.

5 Reasons to Buy Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Stock

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Recently there have been some significant bullish developments that could push HP shares higher. Here are five reasons why now is the time to bet on HPQ stock.

5 Reasons to Buy Verizon (VZ)

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Certainly, investors have punished Verizon stock, and that punishment was particularly harsh in April and May. But the latest trend in the shares, both technically and fundamentally, is looking very strong this earnings season. Here are five reasons why investors should dial up Verizon.

Stocks stall at decision point

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks are slipping lower again on Wednesday with the NYSE Composite meeting resistance at its 200-day moving average -- the same level that stymied the bulls back in June. So is the rally that took stocks up 11.6% from the July 1 low over?

Apple Inc. (AAPL) News – iPad Shuns Sports Illustrated

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for July 28, 2010. The Safari Extensions gallery launched today with the latest update to Apple's web browser, Safari 5.0.1. Meanwhile, the iPhone 4's white model continues to be delayed. But most interestingly, Sports Illustrated and other magazines are having a hard time getting their subscription-based apps approved for use on the iPad.

11 High Yield Utility Stocks Beating the Market

By InvestorPlace Staff
Here are 11 high-yield dividend stocks that are not just offering plump dividends, but also seeing fairly good share appreciation in 2010. This one-two punch makes these high yield dividend stocks worth a look for any investing strategy.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) News – iMac Computers Get Rebirth

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Here are the latest Apple Inc. (AAPL) headlines and rumors for July 27, 2010. Big news today as Apple officially announces new iMac desktop computers.

5 Reasons to Buy Target (TGT)

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Target (NYSE: TGT) has been tagged as the “cheap chic” discount-retailer, due largely to its status as the go-to store for consumers seeking stylish goods at reasonably low prices. The company’s mix of fashionable clothes and deep discounts has made Target shares a profitable fit for retail investors.

Uncle Sam Wants You to Hack Your iPhone

By InvestorPlace Staff
The practice of hacking the iPhone was considered illegal until yesterday, when the U.S. Government ruled that iPhone users can lawfully unlock their cell phones in order to download applications from outside Apple’s market.

Telekom Indonesia a Phone Stock With Growth

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
International telephone carriers have started to perform well this year, so let's take a look at one of my favorites: Indonesia's largest telephone company, Telkom Indonesia (NYSE: TLK).

CIVETS – The Next Emerging Market Acronym

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
Each one of these countries has its positives. All of them boast a large, young and growing population, and each can honestly say they have a diverse economy.

BRIC Investing May Need Another ‘I’ for Indonesia

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
BRIC investing strategies tend to focus on the four big emerging markets – Brazil, Russia, India and China. But there is a lot of talk of late that the BRIC funds designation may need an extra "I" -- for Indonesia.

Eaton Corp. (ETN), the Best Stock You Never Heard Of

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Investors should understand that Eaton is a cyclical stock. This means that its business is strongly correlated to the broader economy. When the economy does well, stocks like Eaton outperform. During recessions, they often fare much worse.

iPad Frenzy Hits Asia

By InvestorPlace Staff
China is catching iPad fever now that Apple’s famous tablet is now being offered in Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand stores as of today. And after red-hot sales in the U.S. when the tablet computer hit stores in May, many are watching closely to see if the Apple iPad’s debut in Asia will be as successful as its U.S. launch – or maybe even more so.

5 Reasons to Buy Starbucks (SBUX)

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The 800-lb. gorilla in the coffee space, Starbucks has poured stock holders a +45% gain over the past 12 months, but over the last three months the stock is actually down nearly -8%. So, will SBUX stock continue to cool, or will its equity brew get hot again?

Verizon Earnings Look Bad, Feel Good

By Paul Ausick
The headline number that greeted Verizon Communications Inc.'s (NYSE: VZ) second quarter earnings report is a substantial loss of $2.3 billion. The loss is related to a one-time charge to pay for about 11,000 employee buyouts in 2010.

McDonald’s (MCD) Earnings Maintain Growth

By Paul Ausick
McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) earnings continue to shine. The company reported second quarter earnings per share of $1.13 on revenues of $5.95 billion. That's a 12% jump in profits and a 5.3% jump in revenues from the same period a year ago for MCD stock.

Apple Inc. AAPL News – Shortage of Screens Slow iPad Production

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Here is your daily Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) stock news and rumors for Friday, July 23. LG announces that they're having trouble meeting Apple iPad demand.

5 Stocks Setting New 52-Week Highs

By Jeff Reeves
Momentum investors say stocks setting new highs will continue to do so for a while. If you think that's true, then these stocks are worth a look.
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