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.

Microsoft’s Cloud Move Darkens Stock’s Upside

The tech giant is in danger of cannibalizing itself.

H-P Shares Face Too Much Headwind

This stock is too pricey for a company trying to rejuvenate its business.

Nike Keeps Running as Real America Index Hoofs Higher

Nike, Wynn, Stillwater Mining post strong gains for Real America Index, but Ford, Goldman, Altria dragging.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors: Limited Refund

The company toes the line in Taiwan with iPhone app purchases.

Elecsys and Friedman Manufacturing New Highs for Sector

Manufacturers Elecsys NASDAQ:ESYS and Friedman NYSE:FRD build new highs as Ocean Power Technologies NASDAQ:OPTT sinks to new low.

Nike Stays Swift on Strong Earnings

Midday stock trading led by Nike (NYSE: NKE), Icagen (NASDAQ: ICGN, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Enbridge Energy Partners (NYSE: EEP).

GSV Capital’s Rally Was a Bit Overdone

The Facebook-induced runup ignores some challenges.

Monster Gobbles Up Gains, Nike Outrunning Market

Monster, Nike, First Solar make strong gains as S&P 500 nudges forward; cigarette stocks Altria, Lorillard slip.

Caterpillar Crawls Higher as Kraft Cooks Up Gains

Caterpillar NYSE:CAT shares and Kraft Foods NYSE:KFT stock are leading the Dow today, and as usual financial stocks JP Morgan NYSE:JPM and Bank of America NYSE:BAC are leading the decliners.

Yahoo’s Problems Are Beyond Repair

Unfortunately, the company is neither succeeding nor failing.

5 Stocks That Are Toxic Takeover Targets

Here's why no CEO in his right mind would buy any of these brands.

S&P 500 Surges on Healthcare Stocks

Three healthcare stocks were among the winners leading the S&P 500 upward, but regional banks were hit hard.

Healthcare Stocks Icagen, Continucare Hit New Highs

Healthcare stocks Icagen, Continucare shoot upward as resource-based Universal Resource, China Natural continue to plummet.

Amazon Books 4.5% Gain in Early Trading, Topping RAI

Washington's Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) is booking up almost 5% today, while lower crude oil prices lift airline stocks.

Continucare Skyrockets on Buyout Bid

Midday trading action seen in Continucare (NYSE: CNU), Icagen (NASDAQ: ICGN), and EXCO Resources (NYSE: XCO).

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Perfect Pair

Two new iPhones this fall may pressure weakened rivals.

Newmont Gold-plates its Dividend

The company ties its payout to gold prices

Stocks Start Week With a Bang – Can it Last?

Bank of America NYSE:BAC stock leads the Dow as the stock market charges back to open the week. Will Bank of America gains last, and can the rally keep up?

H&R Block Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The company is changing, but catalysts for the stock aren't immediate