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.

Stocks Take a Step Backward

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market's previous rally sparks were in full retreat mode Friday.

5 Reasons to Fear Auto Stocks

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
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

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Best Buy (BBY) may have been artificially restricting supply of the iPad 2.

Stocks Stay Stuck in Neutral

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
Earthquakes and higher oil prices can't budge the market's rangebound ways.

The Sad Skinny On Obesity-Drug Stocks

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer
Obesity drugs have yet to produce a big payday.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Monopoly Muscle

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The reason for the delay behing Research In Motion's (RIMM) BlackBerry PlayBook is clearer.

As Usual, Stocks Push Higher

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
After two flat days, the market does what it's done for seven straight months.

5 Facts Behind March Auto Sales

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The monthly figures don't tell the whole story.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 2 in Shipshape

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Manufacturers shipped 2.5 million iPad 2s to Apple (AAPL) last month.

Stocks Slide Sideways Again

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market finishes flat, as large-caps are looking a little tired.

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.
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