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.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Software, Not Hardware

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 28, 2011

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

Airline Stocks’ Ascent Hampered by Japan

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 28, 2011

Dropping profitable routes will hurt the bottom line.

In Case You Missed the Weekend

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 28, 2011

A resurgence in oil prices lifts most boats.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Supply Side

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 25, 2011

iPad 2 component supply is back on schedule in Japan.

Stock Rally Shows More Stamina

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 25, 2011

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

Best Global Stocks to Play China’s Food Strategy

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 25, 2011

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

In Case You Missed Thursday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 25, 2011

Stocks have rallied back to pre-quake levels.

Stocks Make a Push Higher

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 24, 2011

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

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — The App Internet

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 24, 2011

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

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

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 24, 2011

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

Best Buy Faces a Tough Road

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 24, 2011

The company needs to revive its home entertainment business.

GameStop Shows Retail Still Has Life

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 24, 2011

Digital downloads and app stores haven't taken it all yet

Thursday’s Stocks to Watch: Drugstore.com, Red Hat

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 24, 2011

Drugstore.com (DSCM) gets snapped up by Walgreen (WAG).

In Case You Missed Wednesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 24, 2011

As understandable as a lower close would've been considering the events in the Middle East and Japan, stocks got off the mat with some help from momentum in materials, precious metals and oil, which crossed $106 a barrel at some point.