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.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Scrap for the Last Dollar

Monday's reaction to an Apple (AAPL) downgrade and Alphabet (GOOGL) upgrade tell a worrisome story about an expanding bubble in tech.

Loxo Oncology Inc (LOXO) Shares Skyrocket on Successful Cancer Drug Trial

Loxo Oncology (LOXO) shares were in orbit on Monday following three incredibly successful cancer drug trials for Larotrectinib.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Chugs Along as It Woos Advertisers

Snap has had a lousy 2017, but it's at least starting to find stability as SNAP stock longs bet that the company can sustain user growth.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Dips on Price Cut

Snap (SNAP) stock was down on Monday following a price cut from JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth due to concerns over revenue.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Hits $1,000. Should You Buy?

Alphabet cleared four digits Monday, and it boasts some of the market's most valuable assets, but that doesn't make GOOGL stock a buy here.

Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Is Dead Money Until It Gets a REAL Innovator

Ford stock has a tough road to climb and Jim Hackett is about to find out just how difficult it’s going to be.

Baxter International Inc (BAX) and Asure Software Inc (ASUR) Lead 13 Activist Investor Filings

13D and 13G filings are a window into activist investor activity. We look at Baxter International and 12 other filings of note

Apple Inc. (AAPL): You’re Right to Be Skeptical of AAPL Stock

Apple analysts are expecting a super-cycle of iPhone 8 upgrades to power AAPL stock past $1 trillion, but some skepticism is warranted here.

3 Hot Stocks to Chase, 3 Frigid Stocks to Flee

The market's push to new heights is an uneven effort, filled with a few hot stocks worth chasing higher, but also some potentially deep breakdowns.

Nokia Oyj (ADR) (Nok) Stock Is a Case of Image vs. Reality

NOK stock won publicity burying the patent hatchet with Apple, but the sizzle in Nokia's steak lies in a Chinese joint venture.

Should You Buy Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

RAD stock would now be a double if the contentious Walgreens deal closes. But what happens if Rite Aid doesn't get bought?

Blue Apron IPO: The Meal Delivery Service Files to Go Public

Meal-kit provider Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. filed to go public after growing sales to $800 million last year.

Can Apple Inc. (AAPL) Really Hit the Trillion-Dollar Mark?

iPhone hype has propelled AAPL stock 30% higher so far in 2017, but it's plateauing. What could spark Apple to a 10-digit market cap?

Should You Buy Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Bears are saying that it's time to take profits on Amazon as AMZN stock tops $1,000 per share. Are the skeptics finally right?

Is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (ADR) Stock a Migraine Buy?

Teva's recent migraine drug data, while positive, didn't impress investors. What happened, and should you tussle with TEVA stock?

Western Refining, Inc. (WNR) Signet Jewelers Ltd. (SIG) Leads 16 Activist Investor Filings

13D and 13G filings are windows into activist investor activity. Today we focus on Western Digital and 15 other filings

Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU) Stock Earnings Should’ve Been Better

Lululemon (LULU) needed a strong quarter to rally LULU stock, and it got it. But plenty of valid concerns remain.

3 Ways Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Can Go Off the Rails

Five years after the IPO, FB stock looks invincible. But there are still chinks in Facebook's armor. Here's what you need to know.

Why BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Is Rocketing Higher Today

BBRY stock is on the rise today following a report from Citron Research that compares the tech company to Nvidia (NVDA).