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.

Foreign Automakers Drive Growth in U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jun 3, 2011

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

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Paid Support

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 3, 2011

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

Will Facebook Become the World’s Most Valuable Company?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 3, 2011

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

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 2, 2011

The company cracks down on iPhone and iPad promotional giveaways.

Netflix Needs Games to Keep Growing

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 2, 2011

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

4 Things We Just Learned From May Auto Sales

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jun 2, 2011

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

Should You Follow Icahn Into Amgen?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Jun 2, 2011

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

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 2, 2011

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

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 2, 2011

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

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 1, 2011

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

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 3 Ripples

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Jun 1, 2011

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

CGI, Red Robin Among Stocks Flying to New Highs

By Deborah OMalley, InvestorPlace Writer Jun 1, 2011

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

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 1, 2011

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

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer May 31, 2011

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.