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.

Big Pharma Betting on Cancer-Drug Paydays

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jul 8, 2011

New revenue streams are needed to offset patent losses.

Newspaper Stock Inks New 52-Week Low

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 8, 2011

Media General NYSE:MEG is hitting an New 52 week low after losing 90% in 4 years, while smaller healthcare stocks are soaring.

Time Warner (TWX) Must Make CNN More Like Fox News

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 8, 2011

Time Warner must make some tough choices about CNN if it wants to make the most of a bad situation.

Anyone Who Thinks Whole Foods Is a Value Is Out to Lunch

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 8, 2011

Whole Foods NASDAQ:WFM is facing competition from Kroger NYSE:KR and even Target NYSE:TGT, which makes this stock far from a value investment.

Blowout Sales Drive Retail Stocks Higher

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 7, 2011

The sector seems to be flourishing despite macroeconomic headwinds. Here's what's behind the strong performance and how you should play it.

Good Transportation, Jobs News Shines on Stock Market

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 7, 2011

Encouraging performances from retailers Target, Kohl's and Urban Outfitters lead Thursday's S&P 500 charge.

Microsoft Shows Google Fear in Baidu Deal

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 7, 2011

The software giant looks to stop an eroding Office business.

Lumber Liquidators Sinks as APAC Leaps

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 7, 2011

Midday trading led by takeover target APAC Customer Services (NASDAQ: APAC), Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), and Hi-Tech Pharmacal (NASDAQ: HITK).

Resurgent Financial Stocks Offer Big Gains

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 7, 2011

Moody's report saying debit card changes could earn banks billions bolsters JP Morgan NYSE:JPM and Bank of America NYSE:BAC in early trading.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Cloudy Skies

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jul 7, 2011

Amazon steps up the media-storage fight.

Bebe, Apac and JVA Stock All Reach 52-Week Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 7, 2011

Stocks setting 52-week highs include Apac Customer Service NASDAQ:APAC), Bebe Stores NASDAQ:BEBE, and Coffee Holding Co NASDAQ:JVA.

Regeneron Rally May Ride on Blindness Drug

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jul 7, 2011

A new revenue stream could mean a big boost for this stock.

China Chases a Stake in Facebook

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 7, 2011

A possible $1.2 billion acquisition is more fodder for bubble-watchers.

Smucker’s Rally May Need a Rest

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 7, 2011

This pricey stock may run into some economic realities.

3 Hot RV and Power Sport Stocks for a Sizzling Summer

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jul 7, 2011

As consumer spending bounces back, here are 3 RV and motor sports stocks worth a look this summer.

Double Eagle Flies While Real America Index Is Grounded

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 6, 2011

Wyoming's Double Eagle Petroleum NASDAQ:DBLE found love among analysts, leaping 4.6% as C.K. Cooper initiated a buy rating on the stock, and offering up an $11.50 price target -- a full 25% above today's price.