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.

Trade of the Day: Flextronics Looks Strong

My target for FLEX is supported by new volume and undervalued MACD.

How to Profit from China’s Travel Industry

China's tourism industry is booming as a result of rising affluence. Combine that with the fact that China has the number-one Internet market in the world, and online travel company, Ctrip.com (CTRP), is well-positioned to profit.

Health Care Stocks: The Best Health Care Stock (No Matter What Congress Decides)

One drugmaker will benefit regardless of whether health care reform passes, and, if so, in what form.

A China Penny Stock With Ten-Bagger Potential

Rice, the staple crop of Asia, is racing for a 34-year high, and the reason is: Supply cannot meet demand. But one company has designed a rice that is drought-resistant, flood-resistant and bug-resistant -- all the advantages that spell a 10-to-1 return for the company's stock. More on this China penny stock here.

Second-Half Stocks – Your Top 10 Best Buys

In a period of historical volatility and uncertainty, focusing on positive returns instead of maximizing returns allows investors to sleep better at night without sacrificing appreciation. In fact, by diligently owning stocks that are undervalued and selling stocks that are overvalued, returns can be spectacular. Here then is an update on my Stocks to Buy as of the halfway point in the year.

5 Top-Notch Technical Trades

Technical analysis is the most accurate way to predict the direction a stock will take, and these five stocks all appear to be headed up.

Searching for Profits? Take a Look at This China Stock

Earnings season is creating incredible opportunities for investors who know exactly what companies are benefiting the most from China's strong economic growth. Case in point is one of my favorite China stocks.

Trade of the Day: The Time is Now to Act on CHSI

CHSI is poised to close over the triple top and meet our trading objective.

Trade of the Day: ASA Ltd. Pullback Offers Golden Opportunity

The future is bright for ASA, as recent profit pullbacks could mean attractive long-term earnings.

Trade of the Day: Monster Worldwide: It Pays to Keep America Working

MWW appears to be headed higher following a break from a bullish channel.

Trade of the Day: Flextronics Flexing Its Muscles

S&P raised FLEX from a "hold" to a "buy" with a 12-month target of $7, but I think the stock can go higher.

5 Airline Stocks to Sell to Now

Airline stocks have been big losers so far in 2009, but green shoots are appearing in the form of firmer load factors and price increases that are sticking. But don't be fooled. Just like any other time when airlines thought they were primed to do well, this too shall end badly. Here are five airline stocks to sell now.

5 Popular Stocks Past Their Prime

The market has been ravaged, and many of yesterday's winners simply won't be coming back anytime soon. Meanwhile, the new winners can be had at good prices. So with an eye toward portfolio diversity, let me propose some "trade-in" trades designed to help you shed popular stocks that are now past their prime for today's leaders in the same sectors.

Trade of the Day: Leverage the Nasdaq’s Move Up

Traders can make a speculative bet on the Nasdaq continuing its run higher with the Ultra QQQ ProShares (QLD).

Trade of the Day: Trading Target for Microsoft Revised Higher

I am raising both my near- and long-term objectives for MSFT to $29.

Trade of the Day: Time to Move on Intel

We got the pullback in INTC we've been waiting for, and the company beat earnings forecasts.

Is BusinessWeek Really Worth Just $1?

McGraw Hill's (MHP) announced this week that it would be selling BusinessWeek, but who in the world would buy BusinessWeek in its current state?

The Best Alternative Energy Stocks Out There

These five stocks could have you seeing a lot of green in the future.

The Best Alternative Energy Stocks to Buy Now

To be sure, conditions in the stock market, the alternative energy space and Washington, have changed a lot in the last six months, but what hasn't changed is the need for investors to find the best-of-breed alternative energy stocks. And with that in mind, let's take a look at five alternative energy stocks that just might make your portfolio a whole lot greener.