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.

Friday’s Stocks to Watch: MedAssets, NutriSystem

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 25, 2011

MedAssets' (MDAS) quarterly profit report underwhelms.

In Case You Missed Thursday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 25, 2011

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

7 Health Care Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Feb 25, 2011

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

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 24, 2011

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

Coinstar, Netflix Should Target Blockbuster

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

The bankrupt video retailer has some worthwhile assets

Home Depot Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Feb 24, 2011

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

By Barry Cohen, Health Care Writer Feb 24, 2011

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

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Feb 24, 2011

Forced disclosure to customers may start hitting the bottom line.

See a Bargain in Airline Stocks? Check Oil Prices First

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Feb 24, 2011

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

Buy Home Depot Calls

By Chris Johnson and Jon Lewis, Contributors Feb 24, 2011

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

Wal-Mart Shares: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Feb 24, 2011

Wal-Mart (WMT) is one of the greatest success stories ever, but should you buy the stock?

In Case You Missed Wednesday

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 24, 2011

Market bears get a two-fer, but the bond market is suggesting a three-peat will be tough.

Option Bulls Opt for Intel Despite Downturn

By Frederic Ruffy, Options Strategist, Whatstrading.com Feb 23, 2011

Options trading was very active with Citi (NYSE: C), and Longtop Financial Technologies (NYSE: LFT) declining but Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) options rallying.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 2 a Week Away

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Feb 23, 2011

Apple (AAPL) will unveil the new tablet on March 2.

Wednesday’s Stocks to Watch: Vertex, DirecTV

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor Feb 23, 2011

A Phase III study brings promising results for Vertex (VRTX)

6 Options to Play a Market Bounce

By OptionsZone Experts Feb 23, 2011

Investors can sell put options on Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Home Depot (NYSE: HD), and Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) to lock in a purchase price and gain premium income.