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.

Changyou.Com Ltd (ADR) (CYOU) Stock Is an Industry Laggard to Avoid

By InvestorPlace Research Staff Sep 14, 2017

The Chinese internet industry is running hot, but CYOU can't seem to catch up to its peers. Here's what you need to know about Changyou.com.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), eBay Inc (EBAY) Accused of Ignoring Tax Fraud

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 14, 2017

Amazon (AMZN) and eBay (EBAY) are facing accusations from Members of Parliament that they are ignoring cases of tax fraud in the U.K.

How Baidu Inc (ADR) Stock Is Catching up to Its Chinese Counterparts

By Luce Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 14, 2017

BIDU stock might appear to be lagging behind other Chinese tech stocks; however, Baidu has a lot more long-term strength ahead of it.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Edges Toward Trillion-Dollar Market Cap

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 14, 2017

Apple (AAPL) edges closer to a trillion-dollar market cap. Fueling AAPL stock is the company's burgeoning Services unit.

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Into the GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Rally

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Sep 13, 2017

GPRO stock is up 27% in five days after management delivered a strong Q3 guide, but the GoPro rally feels overdone here.

Stagecoach Festival 2018: Lineup, Dates, Ticket Information

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 13, 2017

Country music event Stagecoach Festival 2018 will feature some of the genre's biggest names, including Garth Brooks, Keith Urban and more.

Seasonal Jobs 2017: Target Hiring 100,000 for 2017 Holidays

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 13, 2017

Target (TGT) is planning to hire 100,000 employees for seasonal jobs at its stores in 2017, which is up from 70,000 last year.

Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) Stock Gets a Pop on ‘Going Private’ Buzz

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 13, 2017

Nordstrom (JWN) stock was up today on reports that the company is looking to go private with the help of Leonard Green & Partners.

Centene Corp (CNC) Stock Surges on $3.7 Billion Fidelis Deal

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 13, 2017

Centene (CNC) shares were surging Wednesday as it announced that it has agreed to buy fellow health care provider Fidelis for $3.75 billion.

Seadrill Ltd (SDRL) Stock Soars Amid Bankruptcy Filing

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 13, 2017

Seadrill (SDRL) stock was on the rise Wednesday following the release of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy and restructuring plan announcement.

Target, Chip and Joanna Gaines to Launch Home Goods Line

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 13, 2017

Target (TGT) has partnered up with Chip and Joanna Gaines to launch a line of countertops, home decor and other goods for the upcoming fall.

Inventure Foods Inc (SNAK) Shares Soar on Sale of Frozen Foods Business

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 13, 2017

Inventure Foods (SNAK) shares were skyrocketing early Wednesday as the company announced that it would be selling its frozen foods business.

Buy Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) On This Short-Term Weakness

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 13, 2017

Microsoft is rolling back, but MSFT stock is a buy because it remains on the leading edge of many fast-growing markets with its profitable Azure cloud.

Bitcoin Prices Can’t Be Stopped

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 13, 2017

Bitcoin prices took a hit when China seemingly announced a crackdown, but the correction wasn't tragic and, in the long term it won't matter. On…

Is Tesla Inc (TSLA) Losing To General Motors Company’s (GM) Chevy Bolt?

By Richard Saintvilus, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 13, 2017

Tesla (TSLA) sales fell again in August. TSLA stock's had a great run this year but could be pressured as Chevy's Bolt stakes EV dominance.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Pulls Back in Wake of “Bullish” Apple Event

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 12, 2017

Tuesday's Apple event, and unveiling of a couple of new iPhones, isn't catapulting AAPL stock higher. That's because the bullishness was already priced in, and then some.