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.

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.

Shoplifting’s Rise Means Good News for Retail Stocks

A recent rise in retail theft may actually signal good fortune for the industry.

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.