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.

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.

Best Buy Faces a Tough Road

The company needs to revive its home entertainment business.

GameStop Shows Retail Still Has Life

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

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

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

In Case You Missed Wednesday

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.

Stocks Grind Out a Win

The market bounces back on strength in materials and precious metals.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Xoom Slowdown?

A report says Motorola is slowing its tablet production

7 Gas and Oil Stocks to Sell Now

Gas and oil stocks have been investments of choice as crude oil prices have risen, but investing in these particular 7 oil picks is unwise.

5 Reasons to Buy Walgreen After Sell-Off

Walgreens sold off big-time after earnings, but could bounce back in the weeks ahead.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

Investors start noticing oil prices again.

Stocks Slip As Oil-Price Fears Return

The market takes a step back as traders look beyond Japan.

Pharmacy Benefit Firms Await Generic Drug Paydays

These stocks offer a way to play the coming prescription drug boom.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — What’s In a Name

Apple takes the offensive on Amazon's new app store.

4 Nuclear Operators Facing Closer Scrutiny

Greater oversight is coming, meaning higher costs are likely for these nuclear power names.

Buy Stocks That Stood Strong This Month

Buy the two dozen stocks that stood above the crowd in the latest sell off.

In Case You Missed Monday

The Dow below 12,000 -- was it just a dream?

2 Junk Food Stocks to Fatten Up Your Portfolio

Wall Street isn't paying much attention to these stocks that are churning out higher sales and profits, and throwing off good dividends.

Dow Retakes 12,000 as Japan Fears Subside

The markets keeps rolling as stocks jump more than 3% in three days.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — T-Mobile, No iPhone For You!

Subscribers will likely have to wait for the iPhone 5.