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.

If You’re Betting on Tech, You Need to Own These Cloud Czars

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The five Cloud Czars are essentials in your portfolio, having grown their market cap six-fold this decade, and now controlling the global economy.

McDonald’s, NYC Could Be Next to Ban Plastic Straws

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The push from environmental activists to ban plastic straws is starting to spread to McDonald's (MCD) and New York City.

3 Pros, 3 Cons to Buying Medtronic PLC Stock

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Once a star performer, Medtronic stock has gone nowhere for the last three years. Is it about to break out? Here's three pros and three cons to buying Medtronic stock today.

As the Scandal Fades, Facebook, Inc. Stock Still Is Bulletproof

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook's first quarter earnings report blew away its critics and made its political troubles seem to disappear

New Google Chromebooks Are Designed to Invade the Business Market

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google Chromebooks have taken over the education market, and now Google is setting its sights on the Microsoft-dominated business market.

Stein Mart, Inc. Stock Soars on the Company’s Strong Q1 Earnings

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Stein Mart (SMRT) had a strong quarter that lifted its stock up after the bell Wednesday. SMRT shares declined during regular trading hours before skyrocketing.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Stock Soared as the Company Topped Q1 Estimates

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) reported its latest quarterly earnings results after hours Wednesday, which sent shares soaring as the company topped expectations.

NetApp Inc. Stock Was Down More Than 3% Despite Earnings Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
NetApp (NTAP) reported its latest quarterly earnings results Wednesday, which saw its profit top analysts' expectations but shares declined after hours.

L Brands Inc Stock Sinks as Q1 EPS Missed Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
L Brands (LB) shares were down more than 6% after the bell Wednesday as the company's first-quarter earnings missed Wall Street expectations.

NFL National Anthem Policy 2018: Everyone Must Stand

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The NFL national anthem policy has been changed starting in the new season, which requires players to stand when the anthem is playing.

6 Energy Stocks That Crushed Estimates This Earnings Season

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Is the BJ’s IPO a Threat to Costco Wholesale Corporation?

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
BJ's IPO isn't worth investing in, the company is saddled with unnecessary debt and its inferior position compared to wholesalers like Costco suggests it won't be able to compete in the competitive grocery space.

Avinger Inc Stock Goes Gangbusters on FDA Approval of Next-Gen Medical Device

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Avinger (AVGR) is performing outstandingly well today on news of U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for a new medical device.

Ralph Lauren Corp Shares Shoot Higher on Surprise Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Ralph Lauren (RL) stock was soaring on Wednesday after reporting an earnings beat for its fiscal fourth quarter of the year.

Tiffany & Co. Stock Skyrockets on Sparkling Quarter

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Tiffany & Co. (TIF) stock was flying high on Wednesday following the release of a strong earnings report for the first quarter of 2018.

Target Corporation Shares Tumble on Q1 Earnings Miss

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Target (TGT) stock was down on Wednesday following the release of its earnings report for the first quarter of the year.

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Soars on Rosy Outlook

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Lowe's (LOW) stock was on its way up Wednesday due to a strong outlook for the year, especially when it comes to revenue.

Why Signing the Obamas Is a Big Deal for Netflix, Inc. Stock

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Netflix just signed the Obamas to a multi-year production deal, and that is materially positive news for Netflix stock. It's another home run for the NFLX, which continues to amass a portfolio of original content like no other. Signing the Obamas is another reason to buy Netflix stock for the long term.

Cowen’s Price Target for Nvidia Corporation Isn’t So Crazy

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Is NVDA stock really worth the $325 that Matthew Ramsey thinks it is? Yes, if you're looking at Nvidia with the right timeframe in mind. The analyst is right to expect big things from NVDA, despite the inevitable competition that will arise.
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