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.

ConocoPhillips (COP) Stock Optimistic Despite Mixed Earnings Report

Although the ConocoPhillips earnings report was a mixed bag, the oil markets are turning favorably for COP stock.

3 Things Sprint Corp (S) Stock Holders Must Think About

Sprint stock has been on a tear for the past several months, but at some point, CEO Marcelo Claure has to start producing tangible results.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Pays the Earnings Piper

Advanced Micro Devices is still a turnaround story after Q1 earnings, but like many comebacks, AMD stock will suffer its share of setbacks.

FireEye Inc (FEYE) Stock Needs a Boost from Earnings

Expectations are mixed for FireEye when it reports quarterly results. Chances are good that FEYE stock will exceed consensus estimates.

Should You Buy Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Analysts are rushing to slap $10 price targets on CHK stock. Is Chesapeake really about to double, or will investors' hopes be dashed?

Is Sprint Corp (S) Stock Getting Into a Bidding War?

Languishing Sprint (S) has found its footing with marketing and cost cutting. But the potential for a buyout is key for Sprint stock.

Incyte Corporation (INCY) Leads 11 Activist Investor Filings

Recent 13D and 13G filings are windows into activist investor activity. We look at Incyte Corporation (INCY) and eleven others.

3 Reasons Tesla Inc (TSLA) Won’t Be the Next Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Tesla has all sorts of upside potential thanks to its brilliant CEO and name cache, but TSLA stock might not achieve what Amazon has.

Is Owning BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock More “Sinful” Than You Think?

Recently, I discussed the five reasons to own BP stock. Unfortunately, there is a downside. Here's what you need to know about BP.

Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Has the Sweet Smell of Success

But Facebook is now facing political threats to what its cloud does naturally, which could slow FB stock going forward.

Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Has a Big Problem With “Peak Auto”

An apparent peak in U.S. auto sales is pressuring Ford. But the issues for F stock aren't just short-term.

5 Questions Apple Inc. (AAPL) Earnings Should Answer

Apple (AAPL) results on Tuesday won't be about earnings -- they'll be about the key questions facing AAPL stock.

3 M&A Deals That Could Happen in the Next Six Months

Over the next six months, investors should keep an eye out for buyouts of PNRA, WFM and SHOP, as all three are potential M&A targets.

Praxair, Inc. (PX) Leads 13 Activist Filings

13G and 13D filings are windows in activist investor activity. We focus on Praxair and 12 others

3 Can’t-Miss Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

Earnings season continues to roll on, with Facebook, Apple and AMD all on tap to report next week. Will the tech sector remain strong?

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Delivers Despite Low Oil Prices

Exxon Mobil earnings more than doubled from a year ago, and it hiked the dividend. But that doesn't make XOM stock a compelling buy.

3 Scary Signs for Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock

NVDA stock has been off to a rocky start this year, and it looks like several factors will keep weighing on Nvidia for a while.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is a “Stay Away!” on Q1 Earnings Beat

Amazon produced a great first quarter, but don't buy AMZN stock on this pop. Even by its own lofty standards, it's crazy expensive.

Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. Energy (CWEI) Leads 5 Activist Filings

13D and 13G filings are a window into activist investor activity. We look at Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. (CWEI) and 4 other filings