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.

Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Bed Bath & Beyond, Red Hat

From Bed Bath & Beyond to Paychex, here are four stocks to keep an eye on Thursday.

Federal Express Leads Real America Stocks

Tennesse's Federal Express NYSE:FDX leads the Real America Index gainers today, followed by Montana's Stillwater Mining NYSE:SWC and Vermont's Green Mountain Coffee Roasters NASDAQ:GMCR.

Aeronvironment Shares Soar on Analyst Upgrade

In late trading, the Standard & Poor's stock index is down about 0.2% but top stocks Aeronvironment NASDAQ:AVAV, L3 Communications NYSE:LLL, and Constellation Energy NYSE:CEP are putting up big gains.

Financials Rise on Another Down Day, Led by Bank of America and JP Morgan

Financial stocks are leading the Dow today, including components Bank of America NYSE:BAC and JP Morgan Chase NYSE:JPM even as the broader index slumps, led by Boeing NYSE:BA stock declines.

Trading Explodes in L-3 and AeroVironment

Midday Trading Led By Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE), AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV), L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL).

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — High-Def

Talk of new high-definition televisions is heating up.

Investors Haven’t Lost Heart in Pacemaker Stocks

A study's warning about the devices comes -- and goes.

Healthcare Stocks Healthspring and Humana Check In at New Highs

As Wall Street braces for the outcome of this afternoon’s Fed meeting, health care stocks Healthspring NYSE:HS and Humana NYSE:HUM are leading the healthcare sector.

Apple’s Chart Showing Some Bruises

Bearish momentum is picking up for the king of all tech stocks.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — iPhone Slowdown

The company decreases orders in preparation for the new models.

Tower Bancorp Leads S&P Gainers After Buyout Deal

Tower Bancorp tallied a nearly 23% gain in early trading today after Susquehanna Bancshares announced it would acquire the bank in a $343 million deal for cash and stock.

Oil Refiners Holly Corp and Frontier Gush to New Highs

Crude oil refiner stocks Holly Corp and Frontier hit new 52 week highs today on merger and acquisition news.

AstraZeneca Plagued By Purple Pill Problems

The company faces eroding sales of its blockbuster drugs.

Hawaiian Holdings Takes Flight as Oil Continues Descent

Airline stock Hawaiian Holdings NASDAQ:HA is moving higher on lower oil prices, leading the Real America Index of stocks.

PNC Drops Midday as Caribou Peps Up

Midday stock action topped by PNC Financial (NYSE: PNC), Caribou Coffee (NASDAQ: CBOU), Harbin Electric (NASDAQ: HRBN).

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Friending Facebook

Facebook's new app store may not be a rival after all.

4 Reasons to Doubt Boeing’s Bullish Outlook

Demand should rise for the industry, but that doesn’t mean this stock will soar.

Chinese Tech Stocks CTFO and SOL Punished to New Lows

Chinese tech stocks China TransInfo Technology NASDAQ:CTFO and ReneSola NYSE:SOL hit new lows today, but travel stock icons Six Flags Entertainment NYSE:SIX and Copa Holdings NYSE:CPA hit new highs.

3 Companies Following RIM’s Same Mistakes

These companies are on a similar track to irrelevance.