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.

Kohl’s News: KSS Stock Slips 7% on Disappointing Holiday Sales

Kohl's (KSS) news for Thursday includes disappointing holiday sales data and 2019 guidance that has KSS stock taking a beating.

Qualcomm Stock Pops on Snapdragon Ride Announcement

Snapdragon Ride represents something QCOM stock desperately needs: a new line of business in a market that seems set to explode, rather than already mature or in decline.

L Brands News: LB Stock Up 3% Despite Q4 Guidance Cut

L Brands (LB) news for Thursday includes a guidance cut for the company's fourth quarter of 2019, but LB stock is still up.

4 Mega-Tech Stocks Reaching for the Sky

The war trade is being quickly unwound with gold, crude oil, and energy stocks selling off while technology stocks soar to the heavens.

Acuity Brands Earnings: AYI Stock Tanks 13% on Q1 Miss

Acuity Brands (AYI) earnings for the company's fiscal first quarter of 2020 have AYI stock taking a beating on Thursday.

Three Things PayPal Stock Needs to Do to Hit $140 in 2020

In 2020, with expectations much lower for the S&P 500, if Paypal repeats 2019 performance, PYPL stock price could close the year around $140.

Why Energy Transfer Stock Deserves a Second Look

Typically, people avoid MLPs like ET stock for their inherently risky profile. But with geopolitical tensions rising in the Middle East, willing investors should take a longer look.

The 7 Most Important Companies That Didn’t Survive the 2010s

Corporate America generally had a great 2010s, but these seven companies were a notable exception to the trend.

Roku Stock Quadrupled Last Year, But Will the Growth Continue in 2020?

Roku had a breakout year in 2019, thought there were plenty of ups and downs. Here are four things to know about ROKU stock heading into 2020

Nio Stock Price Rallies but Don’t Expect It to Last

At the end of the year, there was a strong bull move in Nio stock, but don’t expect it to last. Here’s a look at some of the issues with the company.

I’m Still Wrong About Shopify Stock, But the Story Will Change

Shopify stock will keep rising until some external event pops the whole bull market's balloon. But not everyone is fully invested yet.

Micron Stock Is Likely to Sink If Management’s Forecast Proves Too Rosy

MU stock has soared since Micron's management called the bottom on the on the fiscal Q1 conference call. After this rally, Micron stock has no room for error.

The Bulls Are Turning Their Attention to Nio Stock, but That’s Not Enough

Nio stock was left for dead when shares were trading for less than $2. Up notably now, Nio has momentum back on its side.

Square Stock Upgrade Highlights Risks and Rewards in 2020

An analyst upgrade sent Square stock higher on Tuesday. The note highlights the risks, and rewards, in SQ stock in 2020.

Bed Bath and Beyond Earnings: BBBY Stock Up 1% Despite Horrible Q3 Report

Bed Bath and Beyond (BBBY) earnings for the retail chain's fiscal third quarter of 2019 have BBBY stock up after-hours Wednesday.

Middle East Tensions, Potential Cyberattacks and Your Money

Officials are now on red alert for cyberattacks, given that Iranian hackers have attacked the U.S. before.

Applied Therapeutics News: APLT Stock Shoots 32% Higher on Positive Clinical Trial Results

Applied Therapeutics (APLT) news for Wednesday concerning positive results from a clinical trial have APLT stock rocketing higher.

Macy’s Store Closings 2020: List of 28 More Locations Shutting Doors

Macy's (M) stores closing 2020 will have the retail company shuttering 28 locations, as well as closing down a single Bloomingdales store.

Lennar Corporation Earnings: LEN Stock Jumps 2% on Q4 Beat

Lennar Corporation (LEN) earnings for the home construction and real estate company's fourth quarter of 2019 have LEN stock up on Wednesday.