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.

Yahoo’s Problems Are Beyond Repair

By Kevin Kelleher, Technology & Markets Contributor
Unfortunately, the company is neither succeeding nor failing.

5 Stocks That Are Toxic Takeover Targets

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

S&P 500 Surges on Healthcare Stocks

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday trading action seen in Continucare (NYSE: CNU), Icagen (NASDAQ: ICGN), and EXCO Resources (NYSE: XCO).

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Perfect Pair

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Two new iPhones this fall may pressure weakened rivals.

Newmont Gold-plates its Dividend

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company ties its payout to gold prices

Stocks Start Week With a Bang – Can it Last?

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The company is changing, but catalysts for the stock aren't immediate

Mergers Gone Bad: Cautionary Tales From Nokia, News Corp, CVS and L3

By InvestorPlace Staff
Mergers often don't deliver on value, leaving shareholders disappointed. From Nokia to News Corp., here are four such deals that desperately need a do-over.

Three Contrarian Plays on the Global Growth Scare

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short Treasury bond ETF, Mosaic and Tata can help you brave the slowdown in global growth.

Natural Gas Stocks Southern Union and Niska Flaring Up

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer
Stock market news is causing a number of stocks to hit 52-week lows, including Niska Gas Storage NYSE:NKA, Startek NYSE:SRT, and Str Holdings NYSE:STRI.

Techs and European Debt Woes Weigh Down Dow

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Tech stocks Oracle, Micron, Microsoft, Cisco bring Dow down in early trading, and Big Pharma's Pfizer off; consumer stocks up slightly.

BMW Drives Higher As Real America Index Skids

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
South Carolina's BMW PINK:BAMXF is roaring today on a magazine report that the company plans to sell 2 million cars by 2016. Other gainers include Stillwater Mining NYSE:SWC and losers include Green Mountain Coffee NASDAQ:GMCR.

Friday’s Apple Rumors: Office Space

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Macs are making headway among business customers.

Micron and Oracle Leading the Tech Stock Tumble

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oracle NASDAQ:ORCL and Micron NYSE:MU are leading tech stocks declining today, though Juniper Networks NYSE:JNPR bucked the trend and rose significantly.

Facebook’s Newest Board Pick Should Pay Off

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here's how (and when) the addition of this Netflix CEO and Silicon Valley rock star will be invaluable.

Southern Union Soars on Buyout Bid

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Midday trading led by Southern Union (NYSE: SUG), SuccessFactors (NASDAQ: SFSF), Aegerion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: AEGR).
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