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 — Verizon for Valentines

A published report expects Verizon and Apple to announce an iPhone partnership before next Valentine's Day.

Place Your Call for 2011 in Regional Telecom Otelco (OTT)

Among the top telecom stocks to buy in 2011, regional telephone company Otelco (NASDAQ:OTT) stands out thanks to strong profits and a high dividend yield.

Why You Should Buy Zions Bancorporation (ZION)

Zion Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) is one of our top stock picks for 2011.

Bank of America Could Be Your Best Bet Next Year

Bank of America NYSE:BAC is one of the best stocks for 2011.

Visa to Bank on Two Powerful Trends in New Year

Financial services stock Visa (NYSE: V) is one of the top investments for 2011. Remember, Visa is a credit card processor and not a lender like other financial stocks.

3 Fixes for the BlackBerry PlayBook

Research In Motion's new tablet PC needs some work before it takes on the iPad.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — Failure, You Say?

The company finds itself on a list of the year's top failures in tech -- not once, but twice.

Sears’ Latest Hail Mary: Movie Downloads

Sears NYSE:SHLD and Kmart have launched a digital movie download service called Alphaline. Will it work?

Top 10 Bullish Short Interest Trends

Overall short interest in S&P 500 companies has declined slightly, but some noteworthy increases may be pointing to great trading opportunities.

Samsung Sets Sights on iPod Supremacy

The company's new media player takes dead aim at the iPod Touch.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 2 Branches Out

Apple is aiming to work even more closely with telecom carriers by offering more wireless options for iPad 2 to satisfy market demand.

Rally Remains Healthy in these Slow Days

This slow week offers a time to take some profits if the market moves up with any strength, such as 10 points in the S&P 500.

Petrobras Calls Could Heat Up the New Year

Petrobras Brasileiro SA (NYSE: PBR) call options look attractive as the oil stock benefits from a rally in the commodity.

Best Biotech Stock for 2011 – Zalicus (ZLCS)

Zalicus (NASDAQ:ZLCS) is Michael Murphy's favorite biotech stock picks for 2011.

Evercore (EVR) Stock An M&A GameChanger in 2011

Evercore NYSE:EVR is poised for big growth in 2011 as it benefits from increased merger and acquisition business.

Kindle Delivers for Amazon

The electronic reader keeps its grip on the digital book market, becoming the company's all-time bestseller.

Markman: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

An especially cold winter will benefit U.S. Heating Oil Fund (NYSE: UHN), and SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Fund (NYSE: XES), and oil refiners like Western Refining Inc. (NYSE: WNR), Holly Corp. (NYSE: HOC) and Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO).

CNOOC (CEO) – The Top China Stock for 2011

China National Offshore Oil Company (NYSE:CEO) or CNOOC is one of our top stock picks for 2011.

Monday’s Apple Rumors — Here Comes Skype

The Web telecom will unveil new voice chat apps that it hopes will prove more appealing than those by Apple.