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.

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.

6 Hotel Stocks Banking on a Consumer Spending Rebound

Hotel stocks including Wyndham (WYN), Hyatt (H), and Starwood (HOT) are looking strong while discounters are not.

4 Hot Oil Stocks You May Have Missed

Refiner stocks may be the way to go

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Fresh Air

New MacBook Air models are in the works

Marvell, SeaChange See Trading Jump

Marvell Technology Group (NASDAQ: MRVL) rose 10% on early 38 million shares to lead midday stock volume traders.

Cognizant Shares Are Still Too Steep

A selloff would deliver a better entry point

Are Alternative Energy Stocks Fueled by Expensive Oil?

Maybe. But despite expensive crude, don't bet on "green" stocks or ETFs in the near-term, writes Jim Woods.

Clean Diesel and Tiffany Top Busy Stocks

Stocks seeing big jumps in volume this morning include Tiffany (NYSE: TIF), Clean Diesel Technology (NASDAQ: CDTI), hhgregg (NYSE: HGG).

Airlines Avoid Another Volcanic Revenue Hit

The industry dodged a climate-related a bullet after a volcano in Iceland stops spewing.

5 Reasons Spirit Airlines’ IPO Is No LinkedIn

Investors won't see this stock doubling anytime soon.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Malware Moves In

The company has finally made it -- as a computer virus target.

Microsoft: Still Dead Money After All These Years

The company's projected growth doesn't offer much to get excited about

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Piper’s Pep Talk

An analyst thinks it's a good time to own the stock.

Vertex vs. Merck in Hepatitis Drug Title Fight

All that's at stake is a $10 billion market.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Foxconn Fallout

A plant explosion in China may affect shipments of Apple's iPad.

Is it Time to Short LinkedIn?

The best move may be to wait out the volatility.

Overseas Drug Test Trend May Cost AstraZeneca

The company's promising heart drug may face delays

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Mac Attack

Mac shipments grew for the 20th consecutive quarter, with 27.7% more Macs shipped in the first three months of 2011 than a year ago.

Krispy Kreme ‘Hot Now’ – But Is Cult Donut Stock Back?

Krispy Kreme earnings soared today, and KKD stock has been lifted as a result of strong sales and profits that rival 2004 numbers.