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.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – DPM ELP CPL ETP

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Utilities stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

Yahoo (YHOO) Enters 1-Year Lock-Up Agreement With Alibaba

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 25, 2014

YHOO stock has ridden the hype surrounding Alibaba, and it's wisely trying to continue that trend. But it needs to strengthen its own business, too.

Want to Invest in Biotech Stocks? Learn the Rules First.

By Sep 25, 2014

Even in the good conditions of the biotech market today, investors should do due diligence and find reliable sources when picking biotech stocks.

Bendgate, iOS 8 Debacles Come at Worst Time for Apple Stock

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 25, 2014

The iPhone 6 bendgate debacle and problems with iOS 8 came just as Apple stock is trying to take out multi-year resistance.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – MNKD PTCT VRX CLDX

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Healthcare stocks fell on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 0.6%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – VHI ABX CW TNH

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Basic materials stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – SKX RUSHA HOG BWA

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Consumer cyclical stocks fell 0.5% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – AIXG SMI JBL BRCM

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Technology stocks fell 1.0% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – LYG RJF CIM PUK

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Financial stocks declined 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

PayPal Partnership Does Little to Increase Bitcoin’s Utility

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 25, 2014

Bitcoin's integration with PayPal sounds like a huge step forward for the virtual currency. But in truth, the new capability isn't as meaningful as it sounds.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – MMYT IRM INFN DFT

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Services stocks declined broadly on Wall Street on Thursday morning, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.3%.

Hottest Transportation Stocks Now – RYAAY CPLP GMLP TGP

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Transportation stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 1.0%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Noncyclical Stocks Now – VCO DAR PPC AGRO

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Consumer noncyclical stocks declined broadly on Wall Street so far on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.5%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – MHR RRMS OILT PDCE

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Energy stocks fell on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – TERP OGE PNM SCG

By Portfolio Grader Sep 25, 2014

Utilities stocks rose 0.3% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Amazon (AMZN) – 6% Cheaper Than the Competition, But Is It Better?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 25, 2014

Amazon.com sells stuff cheaply, and a recent study has put some numbers to that. But AMZN's grip on the world of retail might not be quite as firm as it appears.