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.

FBI Paid Best Buy’s Geek Squad to Spy on Customer Devices

Best Buy's (BBY) Geek Squad was reportedly hired by the FBI at least 10 years ago to spy on customers' computers to see if they have any illicit material in there.

Target Minimum Wage 2018: Retailer Ups Starting Pay to $12 Hour

Target (TGT) is increasing the minimum wage for its employees to $12 an hour in 2018 and plans to reach $15 an hour by 2020.

AbbVie (ABBV) a Strong Buy at $114.56

AbbVie (ABBV) a Strong Buy at $114.56 based on the most current analysis, and comparative pricing of its shares.

Altria Group (MO) now a Strong Sell

Altria Group (MO) a Strong Sell at $64.77 based on the latest relative pricing of its shares and stock market rankings.

Plug Power Inc Stock Falls on Earnings Miss

Plug Power (PLUG) stock was down on Wednesday after the company reported an earnings miss for the fourth quarter of 2017.

Microchip Technology (MCHP) a Hold at $96.57

This week, Microchip Technology (MCHP) stays a Hold based on the most current relative pricing of its shares and market intelligence.

Momo Inc (ADR) Stock Shoots Up After Q4 Earnings

Momo (MOMO) stock was flying high on Wednesday following the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2017.

Lowes (LOW) a Hold at $87.11

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4 Likely Buyout Targets as Semiconductor Industry Consolidates

Recent merger & acquisition (M&A) events hinting toward a new wave of consolidation in the semiconductor industry. Compare Brokers...

At $128.22, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) a Sell

At $128.22, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is a Sell based on the latest market intelligence, and relative pricing of its shares.

Dollar Tree, Inc. Stock Plunges on Earnings Miss

Dollar Tree (DLTR) stock was hit hard today after the retail chain reported an earnings miss for the fourth quarter of 2017.

This week, Home Depot (HD) stays a Buy

At $181.64, Home Depot (HD) a Buy based on the most current relative pricing of its shares and analysis.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Stock Surges on Q4 Earnings Beat

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) stock was on the way up Wednesday following an earnings beat for the fashion retailer's fourth quarter of 2017.

Goldman Sachs (GS) a Sell This Week

Goldman Sachs (GS) a Sell at $266.93 based on the latest SEC filings, and comparative pricing of its shares.

This week, General Electric (GE) stays a Strong Sell

This week, General Electric (GE) stays a Strong Sell based on the most recent comparative pricing of its shares and analysis.

BlackBerry Sues Facebook Over Patent Infringement

A new BlackBerry lawsuit against Facebook could mark a new strategy for BB, as it begins to weaponize its extensive patent portfolio.

Ross Stores, Inc.’s Same-Store Sales Outlook Catches Investors Off Guard

ROST stock may have been destined for a pullback on Wednesday no matter what, but mixed earnings raise questions about the true health of the discount apparel space.

This week, Foot Locker (FL) stays a Sell

At $42.1, Foot Locker (FL) a Sell based on the most current comparative pricing of its shares and market intelligence.

At $104.92, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) a Sell

At $104.92, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) a Sell based on the most recent comparative pricing of its shares and stock market ratings.