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.

Sizzling Pandora Stock Continues to Squeeze the Shorts

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pandora stock has been in tune with investors this year, even though short sellers having been pumping up their positions.

4 Brands Nestle Might Sell Next (And Who Would Buy Them)

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
With 8,000 brands under its belt, Nestle could afford to get slimmer. Here's a look at which brands might go up for sale, and who might buy them.

Wait Until After Home Depot Earnings to Buy

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A bunch of traders have piled into HD stock over the past few days, but the smart money is waiting until after the Home Depot earnings to pull the trigger.

JWN – What It Will Take for Nordstrom Stock to Get in Gear

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Nordstrom earnings weren't terrible, but a few red flags were waving for JWN stock investors thanks to weak revenue and same-store sales.

Gold Jumps on Yellen Testimony

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose sharply in Thursday trading after Fed chair nominee Janet Yellen made comments before the Senate that appeared to support continued stimulus.

KSS – Kohl’s Drops Hard on Awful Earnings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
KSS stock dropped fast Thursday after a third-quarter Kohl's earnings report that fell below an already-lowered bar.

CROX Stock Is Still Kicking

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sources say shoe-maker Crocs will not go private, but may seek an alternative deal with a private equity firm, including the sale of a stake in CROX.

Walmart Earnings Up, But WMT Cuts Q4 Outlook

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thursday morning's Walmart earnings report had a little to like, but a lot to worry about, prompting an early-morning slide in WMT stock.

Has JNJ Finally Moved Past Its Quality-Control Woes?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Johnson & Johnson is throwing off billions of dollars to settle quality-control cases, but has Alex Gorsky ensured the worst is over for JNJ?

Gold Dips for Fifth Straight Session

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold declined slightly on Wednesday, the fifth consecutive session that the metal has traded lower.

SINA – This Hot Chinese Internet Stock Just Got Even Hotter

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
In early Wednesday trading, SINA stock surged more than 13% after reporting blowout Q3 earnings. This Chinese Internet stock is hot ... and getting hotter.

Microsoft Stock Rises as Search for MSFT CEO Continues

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Steve Ballmer's replacement as MSFT CEO seems to be down to two candidates -- a historic decision likely to have an immediate impact on Microsoft stock

Tesla CEO Says ‘Definitely’ No Recall, But …

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Elon Musk says there won't be a recall of Tesla Motors' Model S cars, but federal regulators continue to look at a series of fires involving the vehicles.

VNDA Stock Nearly Doubles in One Day

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Vanda Pharmaceuticals stock nearly doubled in yesterday's trading alone, but a biopharma pick like VNDA is still a risky bet.

Investing in Generation Y and the Next Great Baby Boom

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Much like the Baby Boomers did more to shape the U.S. over the past 50 years, their children -- Generation Y -- will shape the next 50 years.

Macy’s Stock Jumps 7% on Strong Earnings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Macy's stock jumped 7% in pre-market trading on a very positive earnings report, buoyed by the retailer's new three-pronged strategy.

Why Shares of SRPT Stock Sank 65%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sarepta Therapeutics stock plunged in Tuesday trading on a widening quarterly loss and a negative report on a key drug from the FDA.

Fed Taper Comments Drive Continued Gold Slide

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Remarks by the presidents of two Fed banks suggesting a near term start to stimulus cutbacks sent gold modestly lower in Tuesday trading.

TWTR – Scattered Thoughts on Twitter: Why I’m Staying Away

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Twitter's IPO was a success by virtually any standard, and I certainly wish them well; however I won't be a buyer. Here's why.
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