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.

Why Ross, TJX Stores Offer High Value At a Discount Price

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 15, 2011

With back-to-school just around the corner, retailers are watching the sales from Ross and TJX do exactly what analysts predict they wouldn't do -- start going sky high.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors: No. 3 With a Bullet

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 14, 2011

The company is moving up in PC market share.

Energy Stocks Conoco, Chesapeake and Consol Plod Higher

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 14, 2011

Conoco NYSE:COP, Chesapeake NYSE:CHK and Consol NYSE:CNX are among energy stocks leading the S&P 500 index higher in early trading.

Priceline Would Look Better at a Lower Price

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 14, 2011

The financials are solid, but the stock isn't cheap.

It’s OK, Moviephiles – We All Win With Netflix Price Hike

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 14, 2011

Everyone wins. The price increase means NFLX stock will benefit and consumers should gain an expanded streaming video library.

Novartis Shifts Strategy to Reinforce Growth

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jul 14, 2011

Can Novartis' focus on generics and emerging markets counteract the loss of key patent protections?

China’s Growth Is Dow Jones’ Gain

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 13, 2011

Fueled by China's positive report on economic growth, these are six of the morning's biggest stock winners.

Kinetic Concepts and Transatlantic Jump on Buyout Bids

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 13, 2011

Midday Trading Led By Kinetic Concepts (NYSE: KCI), Transatlantic Holdings (NYSE: TRH), Savvis (NASDAQ: SVVS).

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors: China Connection

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 13, 2011

The iPhone picks up another Chinese carrier.

China Growth Means Gains for Stocks

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 13, 2011

Micron Technologies NASDAQ:MU and other stocks like Titanium Metals TIE, Nabor NBR Altera ALTR, Capital One Financial NYSE:COF, and Cintas NYSE:CNTS have seen big moves.

Gold Mining Stocks Midway and Extorre Shine at New Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 13, 2011

Gold mining exploration stocks Midway Gold Corp. NYSE:MDW and Extorre Gold Mines AMEX:XG have hit new highs as financials like Bank of America NYSE:BAC suffer.

Alkermes Looks to Enter Biotech Big Leagues

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jul 13, 2011

CEO orchestrates a transformation that could leave the company poised for further growth.

DryShips a Ship Shape Greek Stock – Buy Now

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 13, 2011

Buy DryShips NASDAQ:DRYS and don't let financial upheaval in Greece shake you off the trail of this potential winner.

3 Reasons Why JetBlue Stock Will Crash to Earth Soon

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 13, 2011

With its recent good news, it's easy to assume JetBlue stock is headed for a higher altitude. But here's why that's not likely.

News Corp. and Rupert Murdoch Should Quit the Newspaper Game

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 13, 2011

Rupert Murdoch and News Corp. NASDAQ:NWS jettisoned News of the World newspaper over scandal -- for his shareholders' sake, he should dump a few more.