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.

Why Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Shares Soared Today

Rite Aid (RAD) shares skyrocketed Monday on rumblings that the company's proposed merger with Walgreens (WBA) may receive FTC approval soon.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Is Spunky and Resilient, But …

Any disappointing news from Advanced Micro Devices' Q2 report will result in a smackdown like the one AMD stock suffered in May.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Could Have 30% Upside

Valeant Pharmaceuticals popped on Monday, triggering a few positive technical developments that could see VRX stock rise another 30%.

How Much Farther Can KB Home (KBH) Stock REALLY Go?

KBH stock is up 43% year-to-date, but the legitimacy of that rally will be tested on Tuesday afternoon when KB Home reports earnings.

Buy Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Stock Before FTC Approves Its Merger

RAD stock is soaring on likelier-than-not odds the Walgreens merger will go through. This has set up a low-risk buying situation in Rite Aid.

Is Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Buy-Worthy Yet?

Costco lost nearly $20 per share after Amazon said it would buy Whole Foods, but was the reaction in COST stock overdone?

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Created Its Own Brand of Creative Destruction

The Amazon-Whole Foods marriage is no doubt good for AMZN shareholders, but what does the rise of Big Tech mean for humanity?

BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Needs This Breather Before Going Full Bull

There's a real bull case for BBRY stock longer-term. But it's risky, and coming out of BlackBerry's shrug-worthy Q1 earnings, it's shaky at the moment.

Should You Buy Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

TSLA stock is making a beeline toward $400 per share. Is Tesla starting to jump the shark, or can the longs still expect even more?

Why Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Stock Hasn’t Lost an Ounce of Risk

Shares of Rite Aid have suffered this year, but just because a buyout is still on the table doesn't mean investors should buy RAD stock.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock’s Whole Foods Buyout Is Strategically Smart

Amazon.com's Whole Foods buyout is puzzling, but the move makes strategic sense as AMZN stock battles Wal-Mart and other retailers.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA) Stock Won’t Yield to Amazon

Walgreens has nothing to fear from Amazon's buyout of Whole Foods, but that doesn't mean you should toy with WBA stock at the moment.

United States Steel Corporation (X) Stock Jumps on Upgrade

United States Steel Corporation (X) shares were soaring Friday as the company received an upgrade from StandpointResearch and other firms.

Marijuana Stocks: Cara Therapeutics Inc (CARA) Stock Soars on FDA Breakthrough Therapy Status

Cara Therapeutics (CARA) stock was flying high on Friday following good news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Is Too Hot. Buy This Instead.

Nvidia is seen as a top way to add artificial intelligence to a portfolio, but NVDA is way too expensive. Is IBM stock the answer?

Sell Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock While It Gasps for Air

AAPL stock took a gut shot this month thanks to Goldman Sachs and Mizuho. But this momentary weakness isn't just Apple catching its breath.

General Electric Company (GE) Stock Is No Better With a New CEO

GE stock jumped after the departure of CEO Jeffrey Immelt was announced. But, a CEO change at General Electric doesn't erase core problems.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Snaps Back With Time Warner Inc (TWX) Deal

Snap's (SNAP) deal with Time Warner (TWX) for makes its business 'stickier,' which makes it harder for Facebook (FB) to thwart it.

Does Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Have a Bull Case?

Valeant Pharamceutical has cleared enough assets to take immediate bankruptcy off the table, which is helping VRX stock normalize.