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.

Selloff in Pharma United Therapeutics and Exelixis

Volume leaders in midday trading included Credicorp (NYSE: BAP), Lorillard (NYSE: LO), United Therapeutics Corp. (NASDAQ: UTHR).

Traders Slam RIMM, Sony as Apple Unveils iCloud Service

Amid the Apple iCloud hype, RIMM and Sony are hitting new lows as Meade and IPSU rally to new highs.

REIT ProLogis (PLD) Opens Lease on New High

Following a disappointing Nonfarm payroll report, stocks opened in the red this morning. Payrolls increased by only 54 thousand last month -- the lowest amount…

Rubbermaid Bounced Out in Midday Trading

Stocks moving significantly at midday include Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL), Arch Coal (NYSE: ACI), Quicksilver (NYSE: ZQK).

Foreign Automakers Drive Growth in U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

Workers in the low-cost South are proving increasingly attractive.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Paid Support

The company shelled out to get record labels on board its upcoming iCloud service.

Will Facebook Become the World’s Most Valuable Company?

This stock will be a no-brainer for growth investors. And after LinkedIn's IPO, Facebook may become a behemoth overnight.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors: Promo No-Nos

The company cracks down on iPhone and iPad promotional giveaways.

Netflix Needs Games to Keep Growing

The company should embrace the fact that gamers watch tons of movies.

4 Things We Just Learned From May Auto Sales

Disappointing sales show that the global economy and Japan's health are still in doubt.

Should You Follow Icahn Into Amgen?

A study shows the mega-investor's targets deliver best when bought out.

For Profit Education Stocks Devry, BPI and EDMC Soar to New Highs

Private-sector colleges have been bouncing back nicely, but leading the declines in trading today are shoe and apparel stocks.

Why Every Investor Should Care About Apple

Apple shares may provide a good trade at current valuations, but just as significant AAPL remains an important tell for the overall market.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs Has Perfect Timing With Return to Spotlight

The CEO's conference appearance comes at a key time for the company.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 3 Ripples

Parts manufacturers are preparing for the tablet PC's next iteration.

CGI, Red Robin Among Stocks Flying to New Highs

May closed the worst trading month for the S&P 500 since August 2010, but despite this slide stocks like CGI and Red Robin are flying high.

Nokia Shares – 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Thanks to the dominance of the iPhone, Nokia is battered. But is it bouncing back, or does it have a long road to recovery?

Artificial Heart Stocks Thoratec & Heartware Vie for Your Love

Both artificial heart developers THOR and HTWR have had a volatile run lately. But in this feud, perhaps only one device maker can win Wall Street's affections.

Ashland (ASH) and Zale (ZLC) Among Stocks Hitting New Highs

In a shortened week, acquisition news boosts Ashland to a new 52-week high as jewelry giant Zale finds firmer footing.