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.

Transport Stocks At the Mercy of Oil-Price Whims

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 2, 2011

Companies need to hope for the best, plan for the worst

Expecting a Chinese Drug Boom? Go Local

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Mar 2, 2011

With a 70% market share, small domestic companies are poised to win big.

In Case You Missed Tuesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 2, 2011

Stocks plunge again on higher oil prices. Didn't this just happen?

Oil Prices Smack Stocks Again

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 1, 2011

It's last week all over again as a return to $100 crude crushes the market.

Cheapest Stock in the Hottest Emerging Market

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 1, 2011

The Russian market is leaving the rest of the BRICs in the dust, and Lukoil (OTC: LUKOY) could be investors' best bet for 2011.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — Random House Redux

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Mar 1, 2011

Apple's (AAPL) e-bookstore may finally get a huge new partner in the world's biggest book publisher.

3 Cheap Shipping Stocks Worth a Look

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 1, 2011

Smaller carriers may be the early way to play an economic rebound.

Citigroup Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Mar 1, 2011

Citigroup NYSE:C stock has many pros and cons swirling around it - but is financial sector giant Citi a buy after poor earnings?

8 Biotech Penny Stocks to Buy Now

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Mar 1, 2011

Biotech penny stocks to buy include Lexicon LXRX, AVI BioPharma AVII, Dyax, AEterna AEZS and others.

In Case You Missed Monday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Mar 1, 2011

The stock rally seems to be back on.

Oil-Price Easing Helps Stocks Higher

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 28, 2011

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

Buy Costco Calls and Enjoy the Steady Rise

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors Feb 28, 2011

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

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

Apple will unveil its Joint Venture service this week.

In Case You Missed the Weekend

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 28, 2011

Stock watchers get a wakeup call.

Stocks Finish the Week Strong

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 25, 2011

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

CBOE Buy Speculation Tops Options Action

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com Feb 25, 2011

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).