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.

Chesapeake Energy (CHK): What Is the Carl Icahn End Game?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 25, 2015

An increased stake in CHK stock by Carl Icahn can only mean one thing: A buyout is brewing for Chesapeake Energy.

Wednesday’s Vital Data: Intel Corporation (INTC), Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 25, 2015

What you should know about top-10 options activity in Intel Corporation (INTC), Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX).

Caution: HLF is Still a Roll of the Dice

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 25, 2015

Herbalife stock has been on fire this month on the heels of a decent legal victory, but HLF mostly remains a game of chance.

Welcome Back the Halcyon Days for Refiners VLO and WNR

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2015

As crude oil has plunged, refining stocks have begun to feast. Here are two top picks propelled by bullish catalysts and rising margins.

Why Twitter Inc (TWTR), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Abiomed, Inc. (ABMD) are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2015

Continuing strength in the U.S. dollar turned stocks lower today, but Twitter Inc (TWTR), Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) and Abiomed, Inc. (ABMD) all had good days.

Why Whiting Petroleum (WLL), IHS (IHS) and Sonus Networks (SONS) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 24, 2015

Whiting Petroleum (WLL), IHS (IHS) and Sonus Networks (SONS) just couldn't get a break on Tuesday. Here's why.

BlackBerry (BBRY) Stock Earnings Preview: Can the Slump End?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Mar 24, 2015

BlackBerry (BBRY) reports fourth-quarter earnings on Friday. Expect pain in revenues and profits, and expect BBRY stock to slump.

Biggest Movers in Healthcare Stocks Now – ABMD ANAC MACK NLNK

By Portfolio Grader Mar 24, 2015

Healthcare stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Tuesday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.2%.

Carnival Earnings Preview: Why Was the Rating Cut for CCL?

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 24, 2015

An analyst lowers Carnival stock rating due to belief of weak share price appreciation in coming months, as CCL prepares for its earnings report on Friday. We'll look beyond the numbers.