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.

Gap Earnings: Q2 Revenue Grows 8% but Stock Declines

Gap earnings (GPS) were stronger than analysts were calling for but its shares fell as its Gap comps were down about 5% compared to the year-ago quarter.

If You Liked Twitter Stock Before, You Should Like It More Now

Previously bullish investors left TWTR stock hanging after Twitter’s disappointing Q2 results, but the contrarian view is still alive.

Ross Stores Stock Declines on Meek Q3 and Q4 Outlook

Ross Stores stock (ROST) was down more than 4% after the bell Thursday as the company reported strong second-quarter earnings but a weak guidance.

Twitter’s Long Tail of Video Content Is a Brilliant Strategy

TWTR stock owners may never see a splashy headline about a quarterly report, but Twitter at least has a low-cost plan to cultivate staying power.

HPQ Earnings: Stock Dips Despite Q3 Earnings, Revenue Beat

HP (HPQ) unveiled its third-quarter results on Thursday after the bell, posting an earnings and revenue beat but its shares fell late in the day.

Cancun Travel Warning 2018: What U.S. Travelers Should Know

The U.S. State Department has issued a Cancun travel warning after eight bodies were found on the streets of the Mexican city. Violent crimes are common there.

Report: Microsoft Plans Xbox One Subscription Service

After being solidly outsold by the PS4, MSFT is reportedly looking to boost sales with Xbox All Access monthly subscriptions, which include a console.

Cheddar’s Data Breach: What Customers Should Know About the Hack

There have been reports of a potential Cheddar's data breach that may have exposed the personal credit card information of more than half a million customers.

L Brands Stock Sinks on Slashed Profit Outlook

L Brands (LB) stock was falling hard on Thursday after slashing its profit outlook for the full year of 2018, despite a solid Q2 earnings report.

Is Facebook Stock Still Worth a Buy Amid All the Madness?

Facebook stock has made plenty of negative headlines recently, but that doesn't mean it's all doom and gloom. Here are three pros and three cons to FB stock.

List of Kmart Stores Closing 2018: 13 More Shutting Down

The list of Kmart stores closing 2018 is getting bigger with Sears (SHLD) planning for more locations shutting down in November.

List of Sears Stores Closing 2018: 33 More Shutting Down

The list of Sears stores closing 2018 continue to grow with 33 more locations that will be closing their doors sometime this year.

Kroger to Ditch Plastic Bags by 2025

Kroger (KR) says that it is planning to get rid of certain types of plastic bags by the time 2025 rolls around to better protect the environment.

Alibaba Earnings: BABA Stock Down Despite Q2 Earnings Beat

Alibaba earnings report for the second quarter of the year is out and its stock is down, despite the report being positive.

Why Teva’s Outlook Is Mixed

TEVA stock is on a comeback rally after suffering two years of horrific losses, but its outlook is mixed.

Pointless Spending Is at the Root of the JD Stock Growth Problem

Owners of JD stock are increasingly concerned that the company's heavy spending isn't bearing any real fruit.

Domination in the Gaming Space Keeps Nvidia Stock Popping

NVDA spiked on news that the new GeForce RTX chips would apply Turing architecture to make ray tracing 25 times faster than before.

Should You Buy Netflix Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

NFLX stock lost 18% of its value in a month after management described a “strong but not stellar” second quarter. Let's dig a little deeper, though, and consider three pros and three cons for Netflix.

Don’t Hit the Buy Button on iQiyi Stock Just Yet

IQ stock is a speculative investment, still losing money, and not yet leading the Chinese streaming market.