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.

Financials Weigh Dow Down in Morning Trading

Bank of America, JP Morgan among poorly performing financials; AT&T also lagging on Sprint iPhone news.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors: Capped

Verizon plans to limit iPhone data usage.

Facebook IPO May Not Be Boosted By Skype Video Chat Deal

Facebook Skype video conferencing was unveiled today, but thanks to the new Google Hangout social networking feature from Google+ NASDAQ:GOOG, the Facebook IPO may not see much pop from this deal.

ObamaCare Court Test a Non-event for Health Stocks

Health insurance, pharmaceutical companies' gains show confidence that ObamaCare is all but a done deal.

4 Winning Stocks for the Health Care IT Boom

Paper-based systems and records will soon go the way of leech therapy. These four healthcare IT companies will lead the way.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Supply Side

Apple stands a good chance of avoiding the supply shortages that have marked all new iPhone releases since 2008.

5 Things We Learned From June Auto Sales

Here are five things we learned from June auto sales that could temper automakers' optimism.

Darden Shares Would Look Better On a Pullback

A dividend boost has helped the stock's value.

Immucor, Ameron Buys Spur Midday Action

Midday Stock Volume Led By Immucor (NASDAQ: BLUD), Ameron (NYSE: AMN), Ryanair Holdings (NASDAQ: RYAAY), NetScout Systems (NASDAQ: NTCT).

Apollo Group Rockets Higher As Real America Index Soars

Apollo Group NASDAQ:APOL, Micron Technologies NASDAQ:MU and Wynn Resorts NASDAQ:WYNN lead Rel America stock index gains

Eastman Chemical — Good Company, Pricey Stock

This stock could be a buy on a pullback.

Big Pharma Stocks Have Big Challenges Ahead

Tougher FDA approvals and expiring patents mean good times for Big Pharma could be fleeting, but a few stocks are worth striking at while the iron's hot.

Netflix Sticks to the Basics to Keep Growth Steady

With its eyes on another successful summer, Netflix (NFLX) stays on its game while slowly pushing to adapt to consumer demands for a heavy offering of movie entertainment options.

Steel Builds S&P 500’s Gains Streak

U.S. Steel NYSE:X, AK Steel NYSE:AKS stocks climb in morning trading, but homebuilders D.R. Horton, PulteGroup tripped up by U.S. housing data.

Monsanto’s Earnings Explode, Boosting Index

Monsanto NYSE:MON stock is flying high after earnings, and Bank of America NYSE:BAC is rallying too to list the Real America Stock Index.

BJ’s Blows Up While Shaw Sinks on Earnings

Trading action midday led by BJ’s Wholesale (NYSE: BJ), The Shaw Group (NYSE: SHAW), and WebMD Health (NASDAQ: WBMD).

Struggling Financial Stocks Bank of America, JP Morgan Rise Again

Bank of America, J.P. Morgan early to rise, but Microsoft, Intel put damper on Dow later in the day

These Hot Latin American Stocks Are Hitting New Highs

Latin America stocks like Chile stock SQM Soquimich and Brazil retailer CBD are soaring, though airline AMR Corp. is falling fast in early trading.

HomeAway Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Growth looks good, but traders should let volatility die down.