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.

McDonald’s Quarter Pounders Switching to Fresh Beef

McDonald's (MCD) is changing up is menus by adding fresh beef to its Quarter Pounders at 3,500 locations in select markets.

3 Reasons to Avoid Snap Inc Stock

It’s been about one year since SNAP's IPO, and for the most part, things have been quite volatile. And while there are signs of a turnaround for Snapchat stock, investors should still be cautious.

At $94.47, Microchip Technology (MCHP) a Hold

The Hold for Microchip Technology (MCHP) this week is based on the most current news, and comparative pricing of its shares.

Lowes (LOW) a Hold This Week

Lowes (LOW) a Hold this week based on the most recent relative pricing of its shares and stock market rankings.

Falling Behind in Fintech Will Hurt Bank of America Corp Stock

Most analysts like Bank of America stock. But it's a vulture in the fintech race, lurking behind it, waiting for competitors to die.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) a Sell at $129.79

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) a Sell at $129.79 based on the most current SEC filings, and relative pricing of its shares.

U.S. Government Stalls Broadcom’s Hostile Takeover of Qualcomm

A national security review is the latest wrench in the works of Broadcom's plans to take over Qualcomm. The U.S. government has ordered Qualcomm to delay its shareholder meeting.

Home Depot (HD) remains a Buy This Week

Home Depot (HD) a Buy at $181.74 based on the latest stock market rankings, and comparative pricing of its shares.

Gambling Big on Content Will Make or Break Netflix, Inc. Stock

Netflix's content strategy requires such volume that it needs to outperform every other content owner in the world. That's a big ask.

Cash Will Keep Facebook Inc Stock in a Growth Mode

FB has had a bad start to 2018, but the ingredients remain to maintain high growth in Facebook stock. Profit growth should exceed 20% this year for Facebook and the company is in a position to create or buy new business lines, putting Facebook stock in solid shape for the long term.

Goldman Sachs (GS) a Sell at $263.12

At $263.12, Goldman Sachs (GS) a Sell based on the latest relative pricing of its shares and stock market ratings.

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.

At $41.63, Foot Locker (FL) a Sell

At $41.63, Foot Locker (FL) a Sell based on the most recent stock market ratings, and relative pricing of its shares.

At $103.41, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) a Sell

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) a Sell this week based on the latest relative pricing of its shares and market intelligence.

Comcast (CMCSA) now a Sell

This week, Comcast (CMCSA) a Sell based on the most recent relative pricing of its shares and stock market ratings.

This week, Celgene (CELG) a Strong Sell

At $89.04, Celgene (CELG) a Strong Sell based on the most recent relative pricing of its shares and market intelligence.

This week, Applied Materials (AMAT) stays a Buy

This week, Applied Materials (AMAT) stays a Buy based on the latest relative pricing of its shares and stock market ratings.

Allergan (AGN) a Strong Sell at $148.73

The Strong Sell for Allergan (AGN) this week is based on the most recent news, and relative pricing of its shares.

Why the “Cloud Czars” Still Dominate

Five companies represent over half the capital going into hyperscale data centers. These "Cloud Czars", and the companies supporting them, are prospering.