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.

NKE Stock Soars as Nike Hurdles Q1 Earnings

The Nike brand is becoming more popular across the globe, and that showed up on Nike's Q1 bottom line, causing NKE stock to rally.

Should You Invest in Alibaba (BABA)? Hold Up

A bet on Alibaba (BABA) is a bet on either a huge expansion within China's market, or an eventual move internationally.

Biggest Movers in Basic Materials Stocks Now – BVN UAN IAG DDC

Basic materials stocks declined broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.5%.

Biggest Movers in Services Stocks Now – SBGI WWE HMIN ABG

Services stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 1.4%.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – EPAM SPB PRGS CYOU

Technology stocks finished down on Wall Street today, down 2.2%.

Hottest Financial Stocks Now – CG NLY LAZ VRTS

Financial stocks declined on Wall Street today, down 1.7%.

Biggest Movers in Capital Goods Stocks Now – AIR VMI EME NCS

Capital goods stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street on Thursday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.6%.

Biggest Movers in Transportation Stocks Now – JBHT GMT CNI

Transportation stocks declined 1.4% on Wall Street today.

Biggest Movers in Utilities Stocks Now – DPM ELP CPL ETP

Utilities stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.6%.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – MMLP APL AHGP RGP

Energy stocks finished down broadly on Wall Street today, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 1.5%.

Yahoo (YHOO) Enters 1-Year Lock-Up Agreement With Alibaba

YHOO stock has ridden the hype surrounding Alibaba, and it's wisely trying to continue that trend. But it needs to strengthen its own business, too.

Want to Invest in Biotech Stocks? Learn the Rules First.

Even in the good conditions of the biotech market today, investors should do due diligence and find reliable sources when picking biotech stocks.

Bendgate, iOS 8 Debacles Come at Worst Time for Apple Stock

The iPhone 6 bendgate debacle and problems with iOS 8 came just as Apple stock is trying to take out multi-year resistance.

Hottest Healthcare Stocks Now – MNKD PTCT VRX CLDX

Healthcare stocks fell on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 0.6%.

Hottest Basic Materials Stocks Now – VHI ABX CW TNH

Basic materials stocks declined on Wall Street so far on Thursday, down 0.6%.

Biggest Movers in Consumer Cyclical Stocks Now – SKX RUSHA HOG BWA

Consumer cyclical stocks fell 0.5% on Wall Street on Thursday morning.

Biggest Movers in Technology Stocks Now – AIXG SMI JBL BRCM

Technology stocks fell 1.0% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

Biggest Movers in Financial Stocks Now – LYG RJF CIM PUK

Financial stocks declined 0.6% on Wall Street so far on Thursday.

PayPal Partnership Does Little to Increase Bitcoin’s Utility

Bitcoin's integration with PayPal sounds like a huge step forward for the virtual currency. But in truth, the new capability isn't as meaningful as it sounds.