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.

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Stock Falls Despite Q1 Earnings Beat

Wells Fargo (WFC) remains attractive on the back of higher interest rates. Here's what prospective and current WFC stock owners need to know.

Should You Buy Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Ahead of Earnings?

Shares of Netflix have soared 45% over the past six months, making NFLX stock a tough buy ahead of earnings on Monday.

Why HP Inc (HPQ) Stock Is Moving Higher Today

HP (HPQ) stock was up on Wednesday following an upgrade by Citi analyst Jim Suva on positive PC shipments news for Q1 2017.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Stock Is Still a HUGE Risk at $6

Chesapeake Energy Corporation has traded above $5 for over a year now bringing stability to CHK stock; that doesn’t make it a buy.

3 Reasons Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Is Still a Top Buy

The skepticism toward Apple (AAPL) has receded, but it's sure not gone. But here are 3 reasons AAPL stock will keep thwarting the bears.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Won’t Hit $1000 Like This

Despite its moonshots, Alphabet (GOOGL) remains perilously dependent on advertising. That needs to change for GOOGL stock to hit $1000.

Should You Buy First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The Trump presidency put the exclamation point on a bad year for companies like First Solar, but a bottom in FSLR stock is probably near.

The Next Fitbit, Inc. Hurdle: No Smartwatch Until Fall (FIT)

Fitbit (FIT) reportedly is facing delays that will push its anticipated smartwatch back to a fall launch. FIT stock reacted with a 3% dip.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock: $1 Trillion Doesn’t Matter

Barclays predicts Amazon (AMZN) will hit $1 trillion before Apple (AAPL). A market first, and completely irrelevant for Amazon stock.

Should You Buy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

There's a good case for buying AMD stock on the Goldman dip, but don't overstay your welcome. Advanced Micro Devices still has its risks.

GoPro, Inc. Stock Climbs on Camera Trade Up Launch (GPRO)

GoPro (GPRO) launched a new "Trade Up" camera repurchase program meant to spur buying of newer Hero5s. GPRO stock is climbing in response.

Tesla, Inc. Stock Is Far Too Risky to Buy … Or Short (TSLA)

Tesla (TSLA) is simply too risky for all parties involved. Short-selling TSLA stock is dangerous, but buying could be equally as risky.

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) Makes Goldman’s “Conviction Buy” List

Goldman Sachs loves Walt Disney's (DIS) "Beauty and the Beast," prompting it to add Disney stock to its vaulted "conviction buy" list.

Facebook Inc (FB) Is the Dark Horse of the Cloud Space

Facebook stock is a cloud computing play, operating at the bleeding edge of technology in a game very few have the cash flow to play.

United Continental Won’t Pay for Its All-Time PR Fail (UAL)

Should United Continental (UAL) face tangible financial backlash for how it handled a self-made customer incident? Yes. But it won't happen.

Why Plug Power Inc (PLUG) Stock Is Soaring Today

Plug Power (PLUG) shares rose sometime Monday morning as the company announced that Amazon (AMZN) has acquired 23% of the company's shares.

Tesla Inc Hype Hits a Fever Pitch (TSLA)

Tesla (TSLA) shares climbed more than 3% on Monday as Tesla stock surpassed General Motors (GM) and Ford (F).

Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Stock Pops on Activist Stake, Sale Talk

Whole Foods Market (WFM) popped more than 10% late Monday after Jana Partners bought a 9% stake and urged the company to consider a sale.

3 Stocks That Will Benefit From Good Relations With China

AAPL, LVS and ILMN stood to lose a great deal from a deterioration in U.S.-China relations, so they will be celebrating this week's talks.