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.

How McDonald’s Plans to Cut Greenhouse Gases

McDonald's (MCD) has announced that it is planning to make major cuts to its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 by making some changes at its stores and supply lines.

First Self-Driving Car Fatality Will Be a Test for the Entire Industry

The NTSB is investigating the first self-driving car fatality after one of Uber’s autonomous test cars struck and killed a pedestrian.

Oracle Corporation Stock Is Plummeting: Should Investors Buy the Dip?

Oracle Corporation saw its stock plunge almost 10% following third-quarter earnings results. Should investors run for the hills or buy into the decline of ORCL stock?

Rita’s Italian Ice: Get Your Free Italian Ice on March 20

Rita's Italian Ice is celebrating the first day of spring with free flavored ice to those who show up at one of its locations. Here's what you should know.

Dairy Queen Free Cone Day: Get Your Free Ice Cream on March 20

Tuesday, March 20 is Dairy Queen Free Cone Day, which means you'll be able to get a free, small vanilla ice cream cone at participating locations on the first day of spring.

Cheetah Mobile Inc (ADR) (CMCM) Stock Surges on Q4 Revenue Beat

Cheetah Mobile (CMCM) reported its latest quarterly earnings results Monday, which sent shares up more than 8% on the company's revenue beat.

Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Shares Slip on Revenue Miss

Oracle (ORCL) reported its fiscal third quarter results after the bell Monday, which beat earnings expectations but shares fell on the company's revenue miss.

This Company Could Be the Next Acquisition Target for PayPal Holdings Inc

PYPL may be looking to acquire Adyen. It's not a reason to buy PayPal stock, but it is something for investors to keep an eye on.

Facebook Inc (FB) Headlines Pressure Tech Market

Facebook, in particular, is facing a backlash as investigations into how the social media giant may have been compromised based on third-party data that may hav....

Ross Stores, Inc. Stock Still Not Cheap Enough to Buy

ROST stock has rallied from summer lows and now looks priced about right. Risks to the off-price channel and low growth this year are a concern. Meanwhile, the space offers better alternatives than Ross Stores stock.

Does Crispr Therapeutics AG Deserve This Massive Rally?

Crispr stock is riding a euphoric wave thanks to the biotech firm’s innovations. But what is CRISPR and what are the downsides?

Faced With Another Scandal, Is Facebook, Inc. Stock a Buy?

Is the Cambridge Analytica scandal the one that will finally break FB stock? Or is this just another chance to pick up more Facebook at a reasonable valuation?

GrubHub to Double Number of Restaurants With Yelp’s Help

GrubHub (GRUB) is teaming up with Yelp (YELP) to expand its food delivery service to 80,000 restaurants on the company's platform.

Newell Brands Inc Teams Up With Activist Investor Carl Icahn

Newell Brands Inc (NWL) is striking a deal with Icahn Enterprises LP's (IEP) Carl Icahn that has it adding new members to its Board.

Alphabet Inc Stock Is Largely Undervalued

GOOGL stock is stronger than you think, as Google Express and Google Shopping are aimed directly at Amazon, with Google aligned with major retailers like Costco, Target and Walmart.

Claire’s Bankruptcy: Mall Retail Chain Files Chapter 11

Claire's, the fashion and jewelry mall retailer, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as its works to restructure its debt.

3 Reasons There Is More Upside for Autodesk, Inc. Stock

Autodesk, the global leader in CAD software, has had a nice bull move lately. But this should not be the end of it. ADSK has plenty of runway for growth. And there are long-term drivers that should continue to propel Autodesk stock.

‘Google Shopping Actions’ Takes Aim at Amazon’s Core Business

Google Shopping actions is a program that sees retailers pay GOOGL a percentage of sales initiated by a product search.

Tencent Holdings Ltd Stock Eventually Gets Clobbered by Trade War Talk

Tencent CEO Pony Ma is a big supporter of the Chinese government, which could make Tencent a target of American trade retaliation.