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.

3 Tech Stocks That Will Be Obsolete by 2015

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

Despite range-bound big indices, the market is rich with opportunities in smaller names.

Medicis Shares May Be Sounding the Buy Signal

The CEO's personal crises has the stock at a better value.

Numbers Don’t Look Good for Bank of America

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

The company is back on track, but balance-sheet problems persist.

Nalco Soars, Ecolab Sinks on Merger Deal

Midday Stock Action Led By Nalco (NYSE: NLC), Citi Trends (NASDAQ: CTRN), E*Trade (NASDAQ: ETFC).

Apple’s Earnings Help Boost Tech Stocks

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

E Trade, Cintas Among Winners for Flat S&P 500

Citadel announces intentions to sell holdings in E Trade, sending ETFC stock up about $2.

UTX, Microsoft Slipping on Slow Day for Dow

Techs Microsoft, IBM and United Technologies all hit Wednesday as Dow slides a little; Bank of America, JP Morgan tick upward.

Zillow Shares – 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Real estate website Zillow opened its stock market life with a bang, but a few negative forces might keep it from growing strong roots.

News Corp. — Making Money on a Disaster

As bad news mounts, pressure for Murdoch to step down could mount -- and that's something News Corp. shareholders should want to hear.

3 Publicly Traded Stocks for a Private Space Race

As two decades of NASA’s shuttle program come to a close, the push towards privatized space programs begins. Here are three stocks that could benefit.

Costco Shares Offer No Bargain for Investors

A pullback can be expected for Costco's pricey shares. What would that mean for Wal-Mart and Target stock?

Apple Tops Expectations, As Usual

Go figure -- the company's iPhone and iPad are still popular. If you've missed it, here are the highlights of Apple's third-quarter results.

Harley Davidson Motors Higher to Lead Real America Index

Wisconsin’s Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) is tearing up the neighborhood, blasting ahead 10.26%, as the company more than doubled its profit from last year on a 7.5% jump in sales. It’s the first rise in U.S. sales in over four years.

IBM’s Growth-Stock Days May Be Over

The company's financials are compelling, but how much higher can this stock go?

WebMD Recovers as Hasbro Transforms Down

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

Casino Stock Melco Crown Ringing In New High

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

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