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.

WebMD Recovers as Hasbro Transforms Down

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 19, 2011

Midday Trading Led By WebMD Health Group (NASDAQ: WBMD), Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW).

Casino Stock Melco Crown Ringing In New High

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 19, 2011

Casino stock Melco Crown Entertainment (NASDAQ:MPEL) cashed in today with a new 52 week high, and strong earnings reports and economic news helped ensure other stocks followed suit.

IBM, Techs Help Dow Forget Global, U.S. Woes

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 19, 2011

IBM- and Intel-led tech surge pushes Dow Jones up in early trading; stragglers include Coca-Cola, Bank of America and Johnson and Johnson.

Harley Trading High on the Hog After Earnings

By Jeff Reeves Jul 19, 2011

Increased sales, cost cutting show up in Harley-Davidson's big second-quarter profits, sending shares up 10% at the opening bell

Harley Revved Up on Earnings, Home Starts Lift LEN and DHI

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 19, 2011

Up by almost 1% to over 1,317, a pick up of more than 12, theS&P 500 INDEX,RTH rose on strong earnings reports from the tech and consumer sectors.

All Hail Hyundai — New King of Brand Loyalty

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer Jul 19, 2011

Hyundai's not-so-basic base models, Japan's decline in production after tsunami put South Korean automaker over the Toyota, Honda humps.

DuPont Is a 200-Year-Old Innovation Play

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 19, 2011

The blue chip may not be sexy, but a continuous evolution keeps it hot.

Rolling the Dice on Casino Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 19, 2011

2 stocks to play and 2 to pass as lady luck begins to shine on the gaming industry again

Spotify: A Sad Song for Pandora Shareholders?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 19, 2011

Spotify streaming music service has an interesting edge that could spell trouble for Pandora shareholders.

Cisco Down, but Mounting a Comeback

By Jeff Reeves Jul 18, 2011

Cisco may have been sent for a loop, but here's why it can grow bigger and faster (like it needs to) in the coming months.

9 Great Investment Ideas for a Crazy Market

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Jul 18, 2011

Market bulls and bears are at a standoff as the economic recovery struggles, but these stocks are not in danger of slipping.

Genworth, Allstate Lead Big Declines in Financial Stocks

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 18, 2011

Genworth Financial NYSE:GNW was down about 7.25% in early trading, with insurance stock Allstate NYSE:ALL not far behind as banking stocks took a hit Tuesday.

Generic Drug Makers Face Long-Term Hurdles

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jul 18, 2011

What happens with Big Pharma's pipeline dries up?

WebMD, Royal Bank of Scotland Floored in Active Trading

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 18, 2011

Stock trading led by WebMD Health Group (NASDAQ: WBMD), Pharmaceutical Product Development (NASDAQ: PPDI).

Sun Life Is a Bright Spot for Dividend Investors

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 18, 2011

Here are two reasons to favor -- and two reasons to avoid -- Sun Life Financial stock.

Bank of America, JP Morgan Stock Stuck in Tailspins

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 18, 2011

Financials were dragging the Dow Jones INDEXDJX:.DJI lower, with Bank of America NYSE:BAC stock off by about 3% and JP Morgan NYSE:PM falling shortly after the opening bell.