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.

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.

Did LinkedIn Just Make Facebook Worth $100 Billion?

There were certainly many smiles as startups realize that there may be a new wave of wealth creation. But what does the LinkedIn (LNKD) deal mean for a much-anticipated-but-yet-to-be-announced IPO by Facebook?

3 Cancelled TV Shows for Netflix to Resurrect

The company could boost subscriptions with more original content.

GameStop is Keeping Up With the Times

GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares may not be at their lofty levels of 2008, but the stock touched another new 52-week high of $28 on Friday, a jump of 20% in the past two months alone, thanks to two straight quarters of solid earnings. With two of the company's segments, namely digital and used game sales, seeing big gains in the first quarter of 2011, does this mean that GameStop is on the mend for good?

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Android’s Still Top Dog

Google's (GOOG) platform grows to a third of the market.

Tenet Shares Are Off Life Support, For Now

Until the government finds a way to keep Medicare solvent well beyond projections, investors might want to proceed with caution on Tenet.

3 Companies That LinkedIn Should Buy Now

Why waste a $9 billion market cap?

3 More Social Network IPOs Coming Before Facebook

Time will tell whether social networks and the businesses that thrive because of them will stand as solid stocks in investment portfolios, but right now, the rush is on.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — 4G First in China

A deal with China Mobile pushes along iPhone evolution.

Tiffany Shares Look Too Rich

An earnings disappointment could crush the stock.

LinkedIn Makes $300M Mistake in IPO

LinkedIn stock opened over 80% above IPO pricing of $45, meaning the company left $300 million on the table while Wall Street insiders made 100% gains.