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.

Facebook Inc (FB) Stock MUST Address Growing Competition

FB stock investors can likely ignore its nearer-term selloff, but Facebook's challenges beyond the horizon are a different matter altogether.

6 Stocks Shooting Warning Flares Despite Yellen’s Market Fuel

Not everyone was impressed with Janet Yellen's testimony today. Here are six stocks that aren't playing along.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Tops $1,000 Thanks to Record Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Day was a record-setting success that included a huge influx of fresh Prime customers. That sent AMZN stock back above $1,000 for the first time since June.

The 5 Best (And 5 Worst) Tech Stocks to Buy Now

Tech should continue its red-hot run, but not everyone can be a winner. Here are the five best tech stocks to buy now ... and five duds.

PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Stock Smells Like a Massive Bubble, But …

PayPal's business keeps advancing, and Square deal speculation is fascinating. But PYPL stock is stuck inside a transaction processing bubble that very well could pop.

GME Stock Gets an Extra Life as GameStop Turnaround Takes Hold

GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) has certainly seen better days. But investors may want to consider GME stock here as its turnaround takes hold and the retailer gets on firmer footing.

WDAY Stock Update – As Workday Hits Target Price, What’s Next?

Workday Inc (NYSE:WDAY) shares have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target. So is that all for WDAY stock, or can it power higher?

Why Apple Inc. (AAPL) Needs to Change Its Long-Term Strategy

To keep producing big results, Apple (AAPL) should dump its stock buyback. Here's what it needs to do to make AAPL stock last.

Why Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (FOLD) Stock Is Soaring Today

Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) stock was flying high today on positive news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for migalastat.

Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN) Prime Day Isn’t What You Think

Amazon (AMZN) has logged another record-breaking Prime Day event, but what's the big deal to owners of AMZN stock?

Halcon Resources Corporation (HK) Stock Flies on $1.4B Asset Sale News

Halcon Resources (HK) shares are higher as the company announced it is selling most of its North Dakota operations for a reported $1.4 billion.

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Posts Q2 Earnings Beat

Pepsi (PEP) shares were falling Tuesday despite the company's earnings and revenue beat. Here's what you should know about its quarter.

Should You Buy Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Alphabet is a dominant force in search and an emerging threat in other areas, but boy, GOOGL stock sure doesn't come cheap.

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Looks Better on Amazon Boost to Omni-Channel

Would-be NKE stock buyers may want to wait for the next round of earnings from Nike before committing fresh capital.

Will Uber IPO Be a Record-Setter or the Biggest Flop Ever?

Uber IPO chatter has been hot since the company has come into its own. But Uber IPO hopes face threats via competition and scandals lately.

MCD Stock Soars – Is McDonald’s Still a Buy or Just Overbought?

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has more than 37,000 restaurants in over 100 countries. But does MCD stock earn a place in your portfolio?

BBY Stock Crashes – Here’s Why Best Buy is Toast

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) were down once again because of its e-commerce rival Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Can BBY stock recover?

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Fails to Rise From Model 3 Debut

The debut of Tesla's (TSLA) Model 3 has failed to get Wall Street excited, generating only a slight jump in TSLA stock.

8 Mergers That Could Dethrone Amazon

These mergers and acquisitions, as implausible as some may seem, might just be enough to put some landmines in Amazon's path to dominance.