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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific May Have More Life

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
It's trading near a 52-week-high, but new deals could drive shares higher.

Weak Caterpillar Earnings Hurt Transport Stocks

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Caterpillar NYSE:CAT earnings weigh on transport stocks, as DSGE stock rallies to a new high.

CR Bard, Caterpillar Keep S&P 500 Flat

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Caterpillar and CR Bard stocks fall after disappointing earnings; S&P 500 shaves off just a few points.

SFN, Medco Continue to Top Trading

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Trading Led By SFN Group (NYSE: SFN), Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS), Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX).

Caterpillar’s Downward Crawl Clips Dow

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Disappointing earnings report cuts out Caterpillar's legs, and Verizon slides despite solid earnings.

General Electric May Light Up Your Portfolio

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
After 10 years, has CEO Immelt learned how to manage?

Don’t Give Up on Intel Just Yet

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Critics continue to find fault with the stock, but the company still manages to surprise.

Techs Mellanox, Datalink Riding High

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Second-quarter earnings boost Mellanox Technologies (MLNX), Datalink Corp. (DTLK) to 52-week highs; Genworth Financial (GNW), AMR Corp. (AMR) stumble.

S&P 500 Thrives on Strong Earnings, Mergers

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Robert Half International (RHI) upgrade, Medco (MHS) merger with Express Scripts (ERSX) among biggest news across uplifted S&P 500.

Banks, Home Depot Boosting Upbeat Dow

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America and JP Morgan continue strong weeks, and positive U.S., international news also helps buoy Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Medco, Express Scripts Skyrocket on Deal

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Stock Volume Led By Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS), SFN Group (NYSE: SFN), Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX).

Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Zillow, Skullcandy

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Zillow shares climb back up the ladder.

3 Tech Stocks That Will Be Obsolete by 2015

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
An ever-changing tech world means some former big-time stocks may become extinct -- and sooner than you think.

3 Under-the-Radar Value Stocks

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite range-bound big indices, the market is rich with opportunities in smaller names.

Medicis Shares May Be Sounding the Buy Signal

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
The CEO's personal crises has the stock at a better value.

Numbers Don’t Look Good for Bank of America

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bank of America already is in a world of hurt, and the numbers show no glimmer of hope in BAC's future.

Wear a Helmet With Harley-Davidson’s Stock

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer
The company is back on track, but balance-sheet problems persist.

Nalco Soars, Ecolab Sinks on Merger Deal

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday Stock Action Led By Nalco (NYSE: NLC), Citi Trends (NASDAQ: CTRN), E*Trade (NASDAQ: ETFC).

Apple’s Earnings Help Boost Tech Stocks

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple earnings, potential debt reduction plan stoke Dow Jones' fire, with 52-week highs coming from Socket Mobile, InterDigital and VMware.
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