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.

3 Companies Following RIM’s Same Mistakes

These companies are on a similar track to irrelevance.

Bristol-Myers’ Near Term Rides on Blood Thinner Study

It's likely sink-or-swim later this month when results are announced.

3 Lessons from Pandora’s Post-IPO Wipeout

Investors may have finally decided that profit matters.

First Solar — Is It Time to Short it?

The company looks stronger than many traders think.

Facebook Looks to Bruise Apple

These two heavyweights are on a mobile-industry collision course.

Time is Right to Buy Media Stocks Like TWX, DIS, NWS, CMCSA

With the 2012 elections upon us, media companies will soon begin pocketing the lion's share of campaign spending -- which means the true winners of this race could be investors.

Some Win, Some Lose on Ethanol Tax Break Talk

Ending industry subsidies would be good for some, not for others.

4 Reasons High Fuel Standards Could Sink Auto Stocks

A move to 62-mpg vehicles will trip up the industry.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Not Catching Netflix

The company's iTunes online video market share just isn't in Netflix's league.

Bears Rend RIMM, Moody’s, China Finance

Sellers were slamming most active midday stocks Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM), China Finance (NASDAQ: JRJC), Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO).

Walmart Workers Push for Better Pay – But No Unions

Walmart NYSE:WMT workers have been looking for better wages for some time, but the latest effort to bring better pay to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. lacks a push for a union.

Coffee Holding (JVA) and Peet’s (PEET) Jolted to New Highs

Coffee Holding NASDAQ:JVA and Peet's Coffee NASDAQ:PEET have hit new highs, though Blackberry maker Research in Motion NASDAQ:RIMM continues to set new stock lows.

Health Care Stocks — You Still Have to Be Smart

Even in this booming sector, it pays to stick to best investing practices.

3 Lessons From the Research In Motion Massacre

The debacle in Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) reiterates that all investments must have an exit plan.

Green Mountain Coffee Perks Up on Continued Keurig Success

Green Mountain Coffee NASDAQ:GMCR gapped up today on continued Keurig success, and Harley Davidson NYSE:HOG and Lockheed Martin NYSE:LMT also had big days.

Netflix Has Cable Companies Playing Catch-Up

Netflix's streaming service looms large as subscribers abandon traditional formats.

M&A News Pushes Two Bank Stocks to New Highs

Financial stocks are bouncing back, with Parkvale Financial and Southern Union Co. up against new highs. Tech stocks, on the other hand, are struggling.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Facebook’s Fighting Spirit

The social-media giant plans an app store workaround.

Southern Union Gassed as Winnebago Stalls

Midday stock action includes Winnebago (NYSE: WGO), Southern Union Company (NYSE: SUG), MediaMind Technologies (NASDAQ: MDMD).