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.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Tablets Take a Toll

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
An analyst cuts his PC sales prediction. Guess why?

Medical Lab Test Stocks Poised for Big Payday

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
This sector should boom as early detection becomes medicine's future

Auto Stocks Enjoying a Surge

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The sector is up 4% since last Friday's sales numbers

Southwest Shares Still On the Decline

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The carrier falls for a second day as regulators step up inspections.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The rally in equities takes a timeout.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — iPhone 4 Flexes

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Surprise, reports show -- no phone sold better in February.

Higher Scrutiny May Power Down Nuclear Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Nuclear plant operators will be facing higher costs in the very near future due to increased oversight from federal regulators.

Abbott Labs May Lead a Big Pharma Bounceback

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
When the sector revives, this stock could break out.

Microsoft — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stock offers a good value, but competitive challenges lay ahead for the software giant.

Jobs Data Gives Stocks Room to Jump

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market rallies again, as the Dow hits an intraday high.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Adobe Abides

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The software maker debuts Photoshop for the iPad 2.

Markman: It’s Still All About Housing

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
The home-building depression is a bigger problem than Libya and Japan combined.

Railroad Stocks Set for a Boom

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Despite the standard economic headwinds, this sector has huge upside potential.

Polo Ralph Lauren: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
This stock isn't cheap, but growth looks strong.

5 Emerging Market Stocks on Sale

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
Indian investments saw the deepest correction of all the BRICs in Q1. Take advantage of quality emerging markets stocks while they are on sale.

Oil-Price Rise Throws Wrench into Rally

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
A multiyear high in crude is too much for bulls to overcome.

5 Big Roadblocks for Trucking Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
A strong runup in the sector since last November may run out of gas.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Spending for Supply

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Apple (AAPL) will pay suppliers in Japan to keep components coming.

Insiders Like Ligand Pharma — Should You?

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
There are a lot of "if"s to get past with this stock.
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