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.

6 Retail Stocks Racing Against Bankruptcy

Retail stocks were struggling before the coronavirus shut brick-and-mortar locations. Now these retailers are struggling to avoid bankruptcy.

Proceed With Caution and Expect Volatility From Nikola Stock

Future potential, not current valuation, has been driving Nikola stock up. But profit-taking may soon hit NKLA shares.

Fastly Has Problems That Are Bigger Than TikTok

FSLY stock is up over 240% as businesses buy its CDN solutions. But this year's perfect storm may be covering up some obstacles to future growth.

Why Investors Might Hold CrowdStrike Ahead of Earnings

CRWD stock faced unusual selling pressure on no news, even though the cybersecurity firm is expected to grow 10% compounded annually.

AgEagle Aerial Systems: Not Quite Ready for Prime Time

AgEagle Aerial Systems has some exciting plans. However, give it more time for the story to come together before buying UAVS stock.

Retailers’ Healthcare Ventures Momentum Not Shaken by Departures

Recent senior staff turnover at a number of retailer-based healthcare ventures, including Walmart doesn't change analysts' outlook for the efforts. WMT stock investors have a keen interest in developments.

ViacomCBS Stock is Paying for the Lost Decades of Sumner Redstone

VIAC stock, even with the CBS broadcasting empire, Viacom cable networks and Paramount movie studio, is now worth a tiny fraction of its competitors.

Iqiyi Earnings: IQ Stock Tumbles 13% on Weak Revenue Guidance

Iqiyi (IQ) earnings for the Chinese streaming company's second quarter of 2020 have IQ stock taking a beating after markets closed Thursday.

Baidu Earnings: BIDU Stock Drops 5% Despite Beating Q2 Estimates

Baidu (BIDU) earnings for the Chinese internet search company's second quarter of 2020 have BIDU stock falling hard after-hours Thursday.

Applied Materials Earnings: AMAT Stock Ticks 1% Higher on Q3 Beats

Applied Materials (AMAT) earnings for the semiconductor company's fiscal third quarter of 2020 have AMAT up after markets closed on Thursday.

Blink Earnings: BLNK Stock Charges Up 8% on Strong Q2 Revenue

Blink (BLNK) earnings for the electric vehicle charging company's second quarter of 2020 have BLNK stock heading higher after-hours Thursday.

Why a Key Takeaway From Earnings Is Big News for Ericsson Stock

The long-term case for Ericsson stock centers on 5G growth, and that case got a big boost after earnings -- thanks to one key factor.

Fat Brands News: Why FAT Stock Is Skyrocketing 105% Today

Fat Brands (FAT) is in the news Thursday after announcing plans to acquire restaurant chain Johnny Rockets sent FAT stock soaring higher.

NTN Buzztime Stock Soars 181% on Merger Deal

NTN Buzztime (NTN) is seeing massive gains for its stock on Thursday after announcing a merger deal with Brooklyn ImmunoTherapeutics LLC.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals Shares Drop, Get a Downgrade

Inovio’s Q2 earnings and lingering questions about its INO-4800 vaccine are combining for a big drop for INOP stock.

Should Investors Buy or Sell Lyft Stock on Earnings?

Lyft reported a mixed quarterly report, missing on revenue but beating on earnings. Lyft stock is in decline so far, but should it be?

Don’t Buy Nokia Stock Yet, But Watch For These Catalysts

Nokia stock is a hold for now, but now that it's under new leadership, Nokia has every opportunity to become a global leader in 5G.

WiMi Hologram Cloud Stock Could Be a Pump and Dump

Don't get sucked into the hype surrounding WiMi Hologram Cloud stock unless you're a short term trader looking for volatility. This stock could be a long-term winner, but it's too risky to bet on right now.

MSG Networks Earnings: MSGN Stock Ticks 1% Higher on Mixed Q4

MSG Networks earnings on Thursday has MSGN stock lower after the company reported mixed EPS and revenue figures for Q4 of FY2020.