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.

Wednesday’s Stocks to Watch: JPMorgan, Identive

A strong profit report lifts the mega-bank.

Alcoa Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The company's pricing power looks like it should continue.

Gas Prices May Push Drivers to Smaller, Older Cars

Higher gas prices are forcing consumers' hands.

Stocks Still Can’t Find Footing

The market slides again as tech and small-caps have stopped providing rally fuel.

Regional Banks Making a Comeback

I've always loved the regional banking industry. I began my financial career working for a regional savings institution and spent almost a decade in the…

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Adobe Keeps Current

The software maker updates its offering for the iPad

Pfizer Is Top Seed in Cancer-Drug Race

Several companies are racing for the sector's top payoff.

Airlines Go Back to Fare-Hike Well

But Southwest (LUV) may hold all the cards again as to whether fare raises stick.

5 Companies Getting Rich Off Apple

Apple has made money for -- and from -- its partners.

Stocks Take a Step Backward

The market's previous rally sparks were in full retreat mode Friday.

5 Reasons to Fear Auto Stocks

Despite recent earnings gains and strong March vehicle sales, investors should be cautious with automaker stocks right now.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Best Buy’s Black Mark

Best Buy (BBY) may have been artificially restricting supply of the iPad 2.

Stocks Stay Stuck in Neutral

Earthquakes and higher oil prices can't budge the market's rangebound ways.

The Sad Skinny On Obesity-Drug Stocks

Obesity drugs have yet to produce a big payday.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Monopoly Muscle

The reason for the delay behing Research In Motion's (RIMM) BlackBerry PlayBook is clearer.

As Usual, Stocks Push Higher

After two flat days, the market does what it's done for seven straight months.

5 Facts Behind March Auto Sales

The monthly figures don't tell the whole story.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 2 in Shipshape

Manufacturers shipped 2.5 million iPad 2s to Apple (AAPL) last month.

Stocks Slide Sideways Again

The market finishes flat, as large-caps are looking a little tired.