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.

AAPL Stock Investors Showing Lots of Love as Apple Chip Design Takes Hold

Apple is now designing its own chips for fabrication by Taiwan Semiconductor. AAPL stock is poised to gain as performance improves, margins increase, and the tech maker guarantees its dominance through this decade.

Ford Motor Could Just be the Ultimate Contrarian Investment

As Tesla and other electric vehicle stocks soar, investors are losing interest in Ford. However, don't give up on F stock just yet.

Guidewire Software Earnings: GWRE Stock Soars 6% on Q4 Beats

Guidewire Software (GWRE) earnings for the software company's fiscal fourth quarter of 2020 have GWRE stock up after-hours Wednesday.

Rocket Companies Earnings: RKT Stock on the Move After Releasing Q2 Results

Rocket Companies (RKT) earnings for the loan management company's second quarter of 2020 have RKT stock on the move after-hours Wednesday.

Lemonade Stock Is Attractive, but Valuation Remains a Question Mark

LMND stock has retreated from its highs, but still has doubled from its IPO price. Even given growth potential, a further pullback is needed.

Five Below Earnings: FIVE Stock Jumps 4% on Q2 Beats

Five Below (FIVE) earnings for the retail company's second quarter of 2020 have FIVE stock up after-hours Wednesday on beats.

Mastercard Is at a Peak and Is Too Expensive to Buy Now

Mastercard is at a peak and is too expensive to buy now. MA stock is expensive at 54 times 2020 earnings, even discounting its historical 19.6% annual EPS growth rate.

Vera Bradley Earnings: VRA Stock Shoots 34% Higher on Q2 Beats

Vera Bradley (VRA) earnings for the luggage and handbag company's second quarter of fiscal 2021 have VRA stock taking off on Wednesday.

Should You Invest in Exxon Mobil Stock After It’s Been Cancelled?

Exxon Mobil stock continues to slide after being removed from the Dow. Climate change activists claim credit, but this is really just about performance.

Guess? Earnings: GES Stock Surges 12% on Q2 Topper

Guess? (GES) earnings for the clothing retailer's second quarter of fiscal 2021 have GES stock heading higher on Wednesday.

DraftKings News: DKNG Stock Jumps 8% on Michael Jordan Relationship

DraftKings (DKNG) news for Wednesday includes NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan joining the company and DKNG stock soaring higher.

Is CRISPR Therapeutics Worth It Without Drugs?

We're still very early in the development of gene editing, and CRISPR Therapeutics is one of the first out of the block. But it's not hte final word.

Coronavirus Hazard Pay 2020: 10 Companies Paying Employees More for Working During Pandemic

Coronavirus hazard pay has some companies paying employees more during the crisis, as well as handing out extra benefits.

Macy’s Earnings: M Stock Climbs 4% Higher On Q2 Beats

Macy's earnings on Wednesday morning have M stock climbing higher after the company beat both EPS and revenue estimates from Wall Street.

Don’t Discount the Bears On Sorrento Stock

SRNE stock has been the target of a so-called "bear raid." But shorts make good points, and red flags remain for Sorrento.

Don’t Be Too Quick to Dismiss Landcadia Holdings

Among the recent SPACs generating headlines, Landcadia Holdings has raised more than a few eyebrows. But surprisingly, LCA stock has the potential to be a viable online gambling story.

At This Point, iBioPharma Is a Flash in the Pandemic

Sure, iBio hopes to win the Covid-19 vaccine race, but right now, IBIO stock investors aren't benefiting from the pursuit.

Is Advanced Micro Devices Stock Running Out of Steam?

Will Advanced Micro Devices' Q3 earnings be enough to spark another rally by AMD stock in November, or will the current plateau be extended?

There’s an Excellent Reason Buffett Keeps Buying Bank of America Stock

The legendary Warren Buffett's track record isn't perfect, but he's done extremely well. Thus, his BAC stock purchases are worth watching.