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.

Has Apple’s Smartphone Market Share Peaked?

A new report shows Apple's (AAPL) mobile platform losing ground by 2015.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Hey, the iPad’s a Hit!

One analyst triples his 2011 sales expectations for the tablet PC.

Will Crude Oil Prices Move Up or Down in April?

Crude oil prices are volatile now amid major fluctuations in supply and demand. But what does April hold for crude oil prices?

Stocks Break Out to Three-Week Highs

Tech stocks and small-caps return to the driver's seat.

Get a Leg Up on Joint Replacement Stocks

The sector is set to boom in the coming years.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — iPhone 5 Feature Watch

Better voice command and navigation are in the pipeline.

Aviation May Be Biofuels’ Killer App

The aerospace industry may eventually deliver a huge market.

Japan Disaster Raises Auto Supply Risk

Profits may take a hit if assembly lines shut down indefinitely.

Will an Amgen Dividend Be the End to Growth?

Opinions vary on whether a quarterly payout by Amgen (AMGN) makes sense.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Software, Not Hardware

Don't expect an iPhone 5 to be unveiled by Apple (AAPL) in June.

Airline Stocks’ Ascent Hampered by Japan

Dropping profitable routes will hurt the bottom line.

In Case You Missed the Weekend

A resurgence in oil prices lifts most boats.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Supply Side

iPad 2 component supply is back on schedule in Japan.

Stock Rally Shows More Stamina

The S&P 500 is up more than 5% from a March 16 low.

Best Global Stocks to Play China’s Food Strategy

Grain and fertilizer stocks offer investors the best opportunity to benefit from Beijing's food security concerns.

In Case You Missed Thursday

Stocks have rallied back to pre-quake levels.

Stocks Make a Push Higher

The market has worked itself back to its pre-quake trading range.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — The App Internet

A research executive sees apps as the key to Apple's (AAPL) growth.

Amazon, L.L. Bean Leads Free Shipping Push – Will Walmart Follow?

Amazon and L.L. Bean are leading a push to kill shipping fees - and giants Walmart, Target and others may follow soon.