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.

As Q2 Earnings Loom, Steer Clear of Range-Bound Lyft Stock

The short-term ride may soon become tougher for investors in Lyft stock

Remark Holdings Stock Is Volatile, Tied to the Pandemic

Remark Holdings stock shot up in 2020 based on its AI-powered thermal scanning technology, but MARK stock is volatile.

Teladoc-Livongo Deal Could Fuel M&A on Smaller Digital Health Companies

The mega deal combines Teladoc's telemedicine platform with Livongo's chronic disease coaching programs.

Apple Stock Split is Encouraging, but It Can’t Hide Stalled Growth

AAPL stock is reaching new highs after a great earnings report. But don't let the enthusiasm distract you from Apple's unappetizing valuation.

Hold Off Buying The Dip in Pandemic Play Inovio Stock

So, what's the verdict? Stay on the sidelines with INO stock for now, but consider shares if they continue falling back to lower prices.

Zynga Earnings: ZNGA Stock Jumps 6% Despite Missing Q2 Estimates

Zynga (ZNGA) earnings for the mobile gaming company's second quarter of 2020 have ZNGA stock on the rise after-hours Wednesday.

Fastly Earnings: FSLY Stock Falls 11% Despite Beating Q2 Estimates

Fastly (FSLY) earnings for the cloud computing company's second quarter of 2020 have FSLY stock falling hard after markets closed Wednesday.

Western Digital Earnings: WDC Stock Plummets 13% on Q4 Revenue Miss

Western Digital (WDC) earnings for the computer storage company's fiscal fourth quarter of 2020 have WDC stock falling hard Wednesday.

Fiverr Earnings: FVRR Stock Flies 18% on Better-Than-Expected Q2

Fiverr (FVRR) earnings for the freelance service platform's second quarter of 2020 have FVRR stock taking off on Wednesday.

CVS Earnings: CVS Stock Ticks 1% Lower Despite Big Q2 Beat

CVS (CVS) earnings for the pharmacy company's second quarter of 2020 have its stock down on Wednesday despite beating estimates.

How the Quarantine Era Boosted Purple Innovations in 2020

Purple stock is surging thanks to management's shrewd moves during the pandemic. Now comes the tricky part: keeping that momentum as normalcy returns.

Square Earnings: SQ Stock Soars 8% on Positive Surprises

Square (SQ) earnings for the payment services company's second quarter of 2020 have SQ stock heading higher on Wednesday.

Square’s Earnings Confirm that Innovation Makes SQ Stock a Winner

Relentless innovation -- which showed up emphatically in Square's earnings report -- underscores why SQ stock is a strong long-term buy.

Investors Could Regret Selling AMD Stock Too Soon

AMD Stock, already up 56% this year, has more room to run thanks to dominance in the next-generation 7nm chipset.

Cloud Positioning Makes CrowdStrike the Best Cybersecurity Investment

With AI-enhanced solutions housed in the cloud, CrowdStrike is the future of cybersecurity and CRWD stock has nowhere to go but up.

Alphabet’s Surging Free Cash Flow Growth Will Push Its Value Higher

Alphabet's surging free cash flow growth will push its stock value higher. GOOGL stock is worth at least 13% higher than today, based on a comparison of free cash flow with its peers.

United Airlines Stock Has Pulled Out Of its Tailspin

Few sectors have been hit as hard by the novel coronavirus pandemic as airlines. Maybe cruise lines, but at this point that’s small consolation to…

Workhorse Stock Should Make Even EV Bulls Uneasy

WKHS stock is not a solid EV bet right now. Workhorse has potential but needs deals, revenue and execution to pay off for investors.

Merck Stock Remains a Dull Biotech Play Despite Earnings Success

MRK stock isn't bad. It has a reasonable valuation, okay growth and a solid dividend. But Merck isn't my favorite pick in biotech.