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.

In Case You Missed Monday

The stock rally seems to be back on.

Oil-Price Easing Helps Stocks Higher

The S&P and Nasdaq close out their sixth monthly gain in a row.

Buy Costco Calls and Enjoy the Steady Rise

A few retailers report earnings this week including Costco (NASDAQ: COST). Buy an April Call option and profit from a steady stock rise.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Business Class

Apple will unveil its Joint Venture service this week.

In Case You Missed the Weekend

Stock watchers get a wakeup call.

Stocks Finish the Week Strong

The market has quickly regained 2% from its Thursday lows.

CBOE Buy Speculation Tops Options Action

Options trading mild but takeover speculations drives action in CBOE, and high volume spreads laid out in Ford (NYSE: F), and SPDR Financial Select (NYSE: XLF).

Friday’s Apple Rumors — iTunes’ Cloudy Future

Apple (AAPL) is hesitating on a streaming-only iTunes addition.

Does a Delta Group Bid for Virgin Make Sense?

More transatlantic business is attractive, but branding could be an issue.

Friday’s Stocks to Watch: MedAssets, NutriSystem

MedAssets' (MDAS) quarterly profit report underwhelms.

In Case You Missed Thursday

Consult oil prices to know which way the market is headed.

7 Health Care Stocks to Sell

Big pharma is in big trouble, with looming patent expirations and drug generic competition weighing on drug related stocks.

Stock Decline Pulls a Three-peat

But oil prices fall, helping to prevent an even worse selloff.

Coinstar, Netflix Should Target Blockbuster

The bankrupt video retailer has some worthwhile assets

Home Depot Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The home-improvement retailer’s shares are on a tear, but can they build from here?

Health Care ETFs May Be Your Best Big Pharma Play

Health care stocks and ETFs are a part of most portfolios, but drug companies have fallen on hard times.

Regional Airlines Face Code-Share Crackdown

Forced disclosure to customers may start hitting the bottom line.

See a Bargain in Airline Stocks? Check Oil Prices First

The trend higher in crude poses a danger to airline profits.

Buy Home Depot Calls

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) has sold off despite solid earnings. Buy April call options to profit as it rises again.