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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.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors — iPad 2 Branches Out

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
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

By Ryan Mallory
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

By Mark Sebastian
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)

By Michael Murphy, Editor of New World Investor
Zalicus (NASDAQ:ZLCS) is Michael Murphy's favorite biotech stock picks for 2011.

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

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Evercore NYSE:EVR is poised for big growth in 2011 as it benefits from increased merger and acquisition business.

Kindle Delivers for Amazon

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The electronic reader keeps its grip on the digital book market, becoming the company's all-time bestseller.

Markman: Baby, It’s Cold Outside

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
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

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The Web telecom will unveil new voice chat apps that it hopes will prove more appealing than those by Apple.

Stock Rally Relaxes for the Holidays

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The recent runup fades as financials take a breather.

Sony Steps Into the Ring Vs. iTunes

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
The research firm NPD Group recently announced that Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iTunes service now controls two-thirds of the digital-download music marketplace. Its closest competitor is Amazon.com…

Thursday’s Apple Rumors — Sony Feels the Touch

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
A new PlayStation portable device from Sony takes a page from Apple in offering a touchscreen.

Will McDonald’s Dollar Menu Die?

By Jeff Reeves
McDonald's may have to kill its Dollar Menu in 2011 if rising commodity costs continue to squeeze profit margins.

Stock Rally Gets Low on Fuel

By Michael Goodman, Contributing Editor
The market creeps higher, but more upside this year appears less likely.

Amazon’s Kindle Killing the Competition

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Higher-than-expected sales of Amazon's Kindle are helping to insure its ubiquity as a device -- and a user platform.

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors — What Verizon Needs

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
With momentum slowing in sales of smartphones using the Google Android platform, Verizon's need for an iPhone tie-in is essential, says one analyst.

AT&T 4G Acquisition Could Offset a Future Verizon iPhone

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
News of AT&T NYSE:T acquiring spectrum from Qualcomm NASDAQ:QCOM could mean a stronger 4G network, offsetting a Verizon NYSE:VZ iphone.

3 Risks to Avoid When Investing in China Stocks

By Robert Hsu, InvestorPlace Contributor
Robert Hsu details three tips to avoid the pitfalls associated with investing in China stocks and two China stocks to sell.

Is Rising Crude Oil a Sign of Recovery?

By Jeff Reeves
Crude oil prices have topped $90, at 2008 levels, and rising energy prices are causing some to talk about a recovery. But crude oil price increases could actually hurt growth.
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