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.

3M, Boeing Drop With Dow Jones

3M loses about 4% in morning trading after disappointing projected future earnings; Boeing, United Technologies also slide.

Netflix Shares Just Got Cheaper

The stocks' long-term prospects are compelling.

It’s Time We Find Out What Netflix Is Worth

Netflix, after lowering third-quarter revenue estimates, looks less and less like a long-term growth stock, but it could be worth a shot in the short term.

Is Big Pharma Resistant to Antibiotics?

Less profitable drugs take a backseat despite health risks

S&P 500’s Lorillard, Tenet Healthcare Plunge

U.S. credit downgrading fears keep S&P 500 fairly level; LO, THC, EW and SEA take dips in morning trading.

HCA Holdings, Silicon Labs Take on Q2 Earnings

Atrinsic NASDAQ:ATRN stock soars on high volume, while Silicon Labs NASDAQ:SLAB and HCA Holdings sell off after earnings.

Shipping Stocks Sinking to New Lows

Shipping stocks Excel Martime Carrier NYSE:EXM and Nordic American Tankers Limited NYSE:NAT are sinking to 52-week stock lows.

Debt Doubts Dampen Boeing, Financial Sector

Investors worry about potential downgrade of U.S. credit rating; Bank of America, JP Morgan among financials taking hits Monday.

Google+ May Start a Gold Rush

These two killer features should help Google+ lure businesses and become a dominant social networking player.

3 Stocks on the Right Side of Retail Now

A few apparel companies make convincing arguments as to why you should jump into a turbulent retail sector.

Thermo Fisher Scientific May Have More Life

It's trading near a 52-week-high, but new deals could drive shares higher.

Weak Caterpillar Earnings Hurt Transport Stocks

Caterpillar NYSE:CAT earnings weigh on transport stocks, as DSGE stock rallies to a new high.

CR Bard, Caterpillar Keep S&P 500 Flat

Caterpillar and CR Bard stocks fall after disappointing earnings; S&P 500 shaves off just a few points.

SFN, Medco Continue to Top Trading

Midday Trading Led By SFN Group (NYSE: SFN), Medco Health Solutions (NYSE: MHS), Express Scripts (NASDAQ: ESRX).

Caterpillar’s Downward Crawl Clips Dow

Disappointing earnings report cuts out Caterpillar's legs, and Verizon slides despite solid earnings.

General Electric May Light Up Your Portfolio

After 10 years, has CEO Immelt learned how to manage?

Don’t Give Up on Intel Just Yet

Critics continue to find fault with the stock, but the company still manages to surprise.

Techs Mellanox, Datalink Riding High

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

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