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 — 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.

Wal-Mart Shares: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

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

In Case You Missed Wednesday

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

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