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.

Market Fueled by Timberland, EMS, and Graham Buyouts

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 13, 2011

Market activity was driven this morning by buyouts of Timberland (NYSE: TBL), EMS Technologies (NASDAQ: ELMG), and Gerber Scientific (NYSE: GRB).

Monday’s Apple Rumors — MacBook Air Mania?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 13, 2011

An analyst sees another big hit in the company's speedy new laptop.

Acquisition News Sends Gerber Scientific and EMS to New Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 13, 2011

Buyout and acquisition news sent Gerber Scientific NYSE:GRB and EMS Technologies NASDAQ:ELMG to new 52-week highs today, though tech stocks Hewlett-Packard NYSE:HPQ hit a new low.

Lululemon Limbered Up for Another Run

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 13, 2011

The stock isn't cheap, but a strong brand is worth it.

Walmart Customer Service Stinks

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer Jun 13, 2011

Walmart ranked near the bottom of the barrel across multiple categories, according to Consumer Reports.

Is Apple Just Another Corporate Overlord?

By Jeff Reeves Jun 13, 2011

Apple prides itself on being a beacon of individuality, but a recent effort to create a union shows hairline cracks in the company's brand.

Abbott Milking More Profits By Imitating Baby Formula Business

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jun 13, 2011

Baby formula maker Mead's rising success has competitor Abbott Laboratories trying desperately to catch some of the momentum, which is showing no signs of slowing down.

Fossil Digs Up New 52-Week High, as Do Orsus and Quidel

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 10, 2011

After spending six-days in the red, yesterday stocks snapped their longest losing streak in over a year. However, today, trader optimism seems quelled, with mixed…

4 Game Stocks to Watch After E3

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 10, 2011

Established companies had a good showing at the annual conference.

Lululemon Surges on Earnings, RealD and Cooper Tire Slump

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 10, 2011

Technology manufacturer RealD (NYSE:RLD) and tire company Cooper Tire & Rubber (NYSE:CTB) took hits in the market today, while sport clothing company Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) breaks out after a stellar first quarter earnings.

Friday’s Apple Rumors: Microsoft Muscling In?

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 10, 2011

The software giant's deal with Nokia should deliver market gains.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Price Peace

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 9, 2011

The company backs off its app store mandates.

Can Investors Diagnose Anything from Cancer Drug Summit?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jun 9, 2011

The recently concluded American Society for Clinical Oncology is considered to be the landmark event where the biggest info is shared. So what was the news?

Citigroup the Latest Personal Information Target of Hackers

By Cynthia Wilson, Consumer Finance & Funds Writer Jun 9, 2011

Citigroup NYSE:C became the latest hacker target for personal information via a cybersecurity attack on Citi digital networks in the wake of Sony NYSE:SNE privacy trouble.

Coffee Holding Co. Percolates to New 52-week high

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 9, 2011

thanks to strong earnings, java giant Coffee Holding Co. (NASDAQ:JVA) stock is at a new 52 week high. World Wrestling Entertainment NYSE:WWE stock, however, is at a new low.

Coffee Holding, Titan Machinery Are Taking Off

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 9, 2011

Earnings from Coffee Holding Company NASDAQ:JVA and Titan Machinery NASDAQ:TITN drive big volume moves today after sales and profit numbers are released.