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.

What the Fintech Merger Mania Means for Charles Schwab Stock

Charles Schwab is trying to buy TD Ameritrade to afford the tech improvements needed to compete with cloud-based players like Robinhood.

5 Lottery Stocks With Huge Upside — And a Real Chance of $0

These 5 stocks all have a real chance of winding up at zero — but if they can avoid that outcome, they could easily triple or more.

Don’t Buy Cronos Stock on the U.S. House Committee Vote

CRON stock should become an eventual winner for investors, but the rally sparked by the vote in the U.S. House will likely not last.

All Bets Are Off With Square Stock as Rivals Heat Up Payments Competition

At Square stock's current valuation, investors should stay on the sidelines. All bets are off where SQ stock will trade in 2020.

Intuit Earnings: INTU Stock Dips Despite Q1 Earnings Beat

Intuit (INTU) earnings for the tax software company's fiscal first quarter of 2020 have INTU stock down after markets closed on Thursday.

Gap Earnings: GPS Stock Up 4% on Strong Q3 Results

Gap (GPS) earnings for the apparel retailer's fiscal fourth quarter of 2019 have GPS stock up in after-hours trading on Thursday.

Splunk Earnings: SPLK Stock Heading 6% Higher on Q3 Beat

Splunk (SPLK) earnings for the data company's fiscal third quarter of 2020 have SPLK stock heading higher in after-hours trading on Thursday.

Nordstrom Earnings: JWN Stock Soars 8% on Q3 EPS Beat

Nordstrom (JWN) earnings for the luxury store company's third quarter of 2019 have JWN stock soaring after markets closed on Thursday.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Earnings: BJ Stock Falls 8% on Mixed Q3

BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) earnings for the retail company's third quarter of 2019 have BJ stock taking a beating on Thursday.

Macy’s Earnings: M Stock Dips 2% on Lower-Than-Expected Guidance

Macy's (M) earnings for the retail chain's third quarter of 2019 have M stock down on Thursday on missed revenue and a poor outlook.

Why Electronic Arts Stock Desperately Needs a Catalyst

Electronic Arts stock continues to drift sideways. Modest gains could continue, but EA won't soar until something new comes along.

For Young Investors, Square Stock Is the Right Financial Play

Square stock rose sharply on an unexpected profit but it's still near the bottom of its trading range. It's also cheaper than other plays.

Roku Stock Will Be a Winner, But Its Valuation Is Getting Stretched

ROKU will be a winner in the long-term. But valuation could short-circuit the current rally of Roku stock.

Why Valuation Friction May Short-Circuit Qualcomm Stock’s Rally

Qualcomm will win over the next several years thanks to 5G, but near-term upside in QCOM stock will be limited by valuation friction.

Bank of America Stock Needs Help to Jump Start Its Rally

The price of Bank of America stock touched a post-crisis high, but has pulled back. External factors may drive BAC from here.

Aurora Stock Pops on Hope of Federal Marijuana Legalization

ACB stock rallied with a bill that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level up for a vote. Analysts are upbeat on Aurora stock.

There Isn’t Any Good News That Can Save Nio Stock

While the industry is in shambles, NIO stock has been the diamond in the rough. However, don't expect that to last long.

Time Will Tell if Pinterest Is an Idea or a Business

Although Pinterest stock has moved higher on a great idea, the concept itself isn’t inimitable, making shares rather risky.

As Canopy Growth Stock Stalls, Pot Investors Mull What Will Happen Next?

Canopy Growth faces plenty of tough problems ahead. So too, do its competitors. When will outsized growth return to CGC?