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.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors – Forget iPad 2, What About iPad 3

Here are your Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) rumors for today, including video games on Apple TV, rumors of an iPad 3 release within 6 months of the iPad 2 and the impact of a Verizon iphone on Google Android.

Forget Spy vs. Spy, Try SPY vs. Apple

New Alpha Indexes allow traders to trade Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Citigroup, (NYSE: C), Gold ETFs and more against broad market benchmarks.

4 Biofuel Stocks to Watch in 2011

The bright outlook for this burgeoning sector could help stocks like Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Momentum Carries Another Day for Stocks

Another day of light volume keeps the trend higher intact.

6 Financial Penny Stocks to Buy Now

Financials like Bank of America and Wells Fargo are soaring in 2011, but penny stock investments in the financial sector are also strong stocks to buy.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — No More Antennagate

The new Verizon (VZ) iPhone will feature a revamped antenna.

Apple’s Movie Business Faces Shrinking-Pie Problem

Apple (AAPL) controls market share, but consumer trends toward streaming are troubling.

Tuesday’s Stocks to Watch: Hain, RehabCare

A television appearance by Hain's (HAIN) CEO boosts shares higher.

4 Ways to Profit From the Food Riots

Food inflation and food riots in emerging markets could make the following agriculture stocks and community funds winning investments.

Stock Rally Keeps on Rolling

With nothing to stop momentum, it's another two-year high for the market.

Cisco Up, China Media Down in Options

Options trading was active led by Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), IShares Russell 2000 (NYSE: IWM), China MediaExpress (NASDAQ: CCME), and New York Times (NYSE: NYT).

GM Drives Back Into Favor

General Motors' (GM) stock is back in the winner circle as sales ramp up.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — 2 Million iPhones Ready

Apple (AAPL) boosted production ahead of the Verizon (VZ) release.

Markman: National Oilwell Varco Is a Gusher

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is in a great spot as oil companies ramp up production.

Monday’s Stocks to Watch: AOL, Beckman Coulter

AOL (AOL) will buy The Huffington Post for $315 million.

Friday’s Apple Rumors — Going, Going, Gone

Verizon (VZ) shuts down preorder iPhone sales afte a huge first day.

Verizon’s iPhone Data Cap Takes Shine Off Debut

Verizon's (VZ) worries about its network handling Apple's (AAPL) iPhone is troubling.

3 Reasons Expensive Oil Will Continue to Weigh on Stocks

As fuel demand and Egyptian unrest pushed crude oil prices over $100 barrel this week, the transportation industry renewed the debate over how to stabilize fossil fuel costs.

3 REAL Emerging Markets to Invest In

Africa, Vietnam and Russia could offer greater potential than other emerging markets, and their corresponding ETFs could make good investments.