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.

3 Pants on the Ground Stocks to Buy Now

Whether or not the latest viral video sensation creates a run on pants, a recovering economy should help these three hip clothing stocks.

One Pants Stock You Want to Get Into

Consumers are still shelling out top dollar for fashionable jeans, and there is enormous upside potential for Joe's Jeans Inc. (JOEZ).

Why The China Bubble Is No Cause for Investor Alarm

Talk of the China bubble is more hype and financial fear-mongering than reality. Here's why.

5 Hot Retail Stocks for 2010

The holiday sales numbers are in, and many retailers are smiling. Here are five red-hot retail stocks poised to continue performing in 2010.

Stock Picks – L-3 Communications Holdings Inc-LLL

After a close to 17-point move since our initial recommendation, L-3 Communications (LLL) is approaching our original target, but doesn't appear to be stopping. Get our new target.

Stock Picks – Applied Materials-AMAT

Applied Materials (AMAT) just broke out on strong momentum, so I'm raising my trading target.

Top 8 Stocks for January

Despite the new highs in the major indices, this rally does not appear to be overbought and could go much higher in 2010. Start your year of right with my top picks for January.

5 Reasons Railroad Stocks Are Set to Surge

The long-term trends are clearly pointing to a surge in the railroad sector. Here are five reasons you should be buying railroad stocks right now.

Stock Picks – Monster Worldwide Inc-MWW

Monster Worldwide Inc. (MWW) is trading in a well-defined channel uptrend and just issued a buy signal.

2010 China Forecast

The China forecast for 2010 is a positive one as China will continue to be the fastest-growing economy in the world next year.

Five Reasons to Buy Pepsi Stock

Shares of Pepsi stock (PEP) have marched steadily higher since bottoming in March, and I'm convinced the trend will continue. Here are five reasons why you should buy Pepsi stock.

Are Solar Stocks Undervalued? (FSLR, JASO, SOLF, SPWRA, STP, YGE)

Shares of solar stocks advanced today, pulling the whole solar sector up with them. The solar market is clearly growing, but do the market's long-term prospects support this optimism?

5 Reasons Costco Stock is Overvalued

Poor results, poor prospects and poor management are just a few reasons why investors should stay away from Costco (COST).

Outlook for Energy Producers in 2010 Looks Grim (XOM, COP, CVX, HAL, SLB, BHI)

The outlook for oil companies such as XOM, COP, CVX and oilfield service producers Halliburton and Schlumberger looks grim as many energy producers anticipate reduced capital spending for 2010.

Top 7 Trades for December

These stocks offer investors the opportunity to bank some nice profits in the weeks ahead and also are good candidates to hold for the long term.

Six Stocks to Sell Before the End of the Year

The stocks to sell now are Dupont (DD), 3M (MMM), Eastman Chemical (EMN), Boeing (BA), United Technologies (UTX) and American Express (AXP).

Stock Picks – Profit From Canada’s Black Gold Mine

The Canadian Oil Sands Trust (COSWF) has found support at the 50-day moving average, giving new investors another chance to buy.

Six Smoking Hot CEOs

Female CEOs run some of the largest, most successful companies in the world. From Avon (AVP) to Sunoco (SUN) to Pepsico (PEP) to Yahoo (YHOO), these female CEO-headed companies are running circles around the competition.

Will Playboy (PLA) Finally Get a Shot of Viagara?

Playboy (PLA) reports earnings tomorrow. The bunny will need more than Viagara to keep it from disappointing investors.