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: New All-Time Highs or New Problems?

Facebook (FB) stock is at a pivotal point once more ahead of its Wednesday earnings report. Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) also are on deck.

Here’s How Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Can Reclaim Its Throne

Apple (AAPL) has enough money to fill the visionary hole left by Steve Jobs, but this time AAPL stock should bet in the area of content production.

Rumor Mill Sends Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) Stock Higher

Weight Watchers International, Inc. (WTW) shares are rising as the company may be on the verge of making a major acquisition. Here's what you should know.

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Stock Slammed by Sinking Sales

Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) stock was hit hard on Friday following a poor sales report during its fourth quarter of 2016.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Q2 Earnings: They’re Good … Just Not Great

Microsoft (MSFT) is not just transforming -- it's getting results. But Thursday's solid Q2 report wasn't enough to push MSFT farther uphill.

Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) Stock Flies on Impressive Q4 Earnings

Southwest Airlines Co (LUV) stock was flying high on Thursday following the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016.

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) Stock Pops on Q4 Earnings Beat, 2-for-1 Split

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) stock was up on Thursday following a good fourth quarter and an announced two-for-one split.

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) Shares Jump on Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Merger Chatter

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock is up following talk of a possible deal with Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ).

Moneygram International Inc (MGI) Stock Soars on Alibaba Affiliate Deal

Moneygram International Inc (MGI) has signed a merger deal with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) affiliate Ant Financial.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Could Win BIG After Actelion Purchase

JNJ stock could see a boost in the long-term: Johnson & Johnson is paying $30 billion for Actelion, a Swiss maker of hypertension drugs, then spinning off its research unit to Actelion's founders.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Q2 Earnings Preview

The reaction to Microsoft's (MSFT) Q2 earnings report likely will go beyond headline numbers. Expect MSFT stock to hinge on cloud and mobile.

5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Sell in February

These five stocks to sell are boasting weak charts at the wrong-by-a-lot time: right before we kick off what should be a difficult, volatile February.

Discover Financial Services (DFS) Stock Dips Despite Earnings Beat

Discover Financial Services (DFS) stock was down on Wednesday despite a positive earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016.

United Technologies Corporation (UTX) Stock Heads Lower After Q4 Earnings

United Technologies Corporation (UTX) stock was down Wednesday after the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of the 2016.

Why Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Could Rebound 40%

With some patience, Twilio stock can rebound 40%, reaching $40 per share. Here's what TWLO stock owners need to know.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock Drops on Q4 EPS Miss

Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) stock was down on Wednesday following the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016.

Arctic Cat Inc (ACAT) Stock Skyrockets on $247 Million Takeover by Textron Inc. (TXT)

Arctic Cat Inc (ACAT) stock was skyrocketing on Wednesday following news that it will be acquired by Textron Inc. (TXT).

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is Ripe for Some Profit Taking

Amazon stock defeated its competitors this Christmas, and the company is winning Oscar nominations. Can AMZN stock really do no wrong?

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Shares Down on Weak Outlook

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) stock was down on Tuesday due to a weak outlook for 2017 in its most recent earnings report.