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.

Darren Woods Must Address ESG Concerns to Save Exxon Mobil Stock

Exxon Mobil is facing increased scrutiny over its efforts to combat climate change. Here’s why that’s bad for Exxon Mobil stock. 

Aurora Cannabis Stock Still Isn’t the Play

Aurora stock skyrocketed 68% after Q3 earnings on Thursday. But long-term concerns persist: this looks like a "dead cat bounce".

Visa’s Fortunes Are Tied to a Tenuous Jobs Market

Consumer spending has shifted, but may slow down even more if the United States has a jobless recovery, raising skepticism toward V stock.

Carnival Stock Is the Best of a Bad Bunch

If you want to bet on the cruise lines, CCL stock is the way to go. But a recovery in that sector is a long way off.

Alphabet Could Learn Something From Its Failed Moonshot

Alphabet's so-call "Other Bets" may never be big contributors to the fortunes of GOOG stock. But that's not a reason to stop taking the moon shots.

DraftKings Earnings: DKNG Stock Surges 15% Despite Q1 Misses

DraftKings earnings on Friday have DKNG stock rising despite reporting per-share and revenue figures below Wall Street's expectations.

Qualcomm News: Why QCOM Stock Is Falling 5% Today

Qualcomm (QCOM) stock was down on Friday following news of a trade war between the U.S. and China possibly affecting its business.

Office Depot Layoffs: ODP Stock 9% Higher Following News of Store Closures, Job Cuts

Office Depot (ODP) is seeing its stock soar on Friday following news of layoffs and store closure coming to the retail company.

Sorrento Therapeutics News: SRNE Stock Skyrockets 172% on Claims of ‘COVID-19 Cure’

Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE) news for Friday concerning a possible cure for the novel coronavirus has SRNE stock soaring.

VF Corp Earnings: VFC Stock Sinks 5% on Disappointing Q4

VF Corp (VFC) earnings for the apparel company's fiscal fourth quarter of 2020 have VFC stock falling Friday on poor results.

Nio Stock’s Newest Backers Are Betting On Chinese Success

Nio recently secured $1 billion in funding, but Nio stock has gone sideways ever since. Should shareholders be concerned?

JD.com Earnings: JD Stock Jumps 3% on Q1 Results, Guidance

JD.com (JD) earnings for the Chinese e-commerce company's first quarter of 2020 have JD stock up Friday after beating estimates.

American Airlines Could Crash, But Is It the Only One?

With so much blood in the airlines industry, many have pointed the finger at AAL stock as a possible candidate for implosion. But just how many other rivals can survive the coming onslaught?

Thanks to Elon Musk, Tesla Stock Is in a Pricey Class of Its Own

Tesla's next act may involve a move to Texas and the Chinese electric battery supply chain. What should you do with TSLA stock?

Why JPMorgan Chase Isn’t Safe From the Onslaught

In theory, JPM stock is a stable investment due to its underlying strengths and influence. However, without a meaningful recovery in the economy, it’s just as risky as anything else.

3 Tech Stocks Backed By Killer New Laptop Releases

These tech stocks stand to benefit as their hot new laptop releases arrive just in time to meet the demand of working from home.

It’s Not 2008 Again for Bank of America

Much has been made about the big banks like Bank of America learning the hard lessons of the Great Recession. But because no one bothered to help the American people, BAC stock is on the verge of facing a cataclysmic crisis.

Be Prepared to Lose Everything if You Bet on Carnival Stock

Carnival raised new debt, sold stock to the Saudis and cut staff to get through November. But a second coronavirus wave could sink it.

RCL Stock Is Swimming in Troubled Waters

Cruiselines are among the businesses most affected due to Covid 19. With such negative headwinds, RCL stock is currently a risky proposition