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.

Boeing Scores Victory With Latest Navy Deal

By Aug 16, 2018

Boeing (BA) won an order for delivering retrofit documentation and kits to convert aircraft to a Blue Angel configuration. Here's what BA stock owners should expect.

The Top 5 Niche Tech Stocks to Buy Now

By Aug 16, 2018

These tech stocks offer something unique compared to the more well known names in the space. Here's what investors should know about these niche companies.

6 Must-Have Defense Stocks and ETFs to Consider

By Aug 16, 2018

These defense stocks and ETFs are back in the spotlight again thanks to current events. Here's what investors should know about the defense space.

If Square Stock Doesn’t Top Out Soon, It Is Time to Worry

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 15, 2018

Square stock has soared this year - despite unchanged full-year guidance. How high can the stock's multiples go?

NetApp Stock Pops on Q1 Earnings, Revenue Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

NetApp (NTAP) reported its latest quarterly earnings results, which topped analysts' expectations as its earnings and revenue were strong for the period.

Cisco Systems Stock Surges on Q4 Earnings, Revenue Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Cisco Systems (CSCO) reported its latest quarterly earnings figures, which topped what analysts expected on the earnings and revenue fronts.

Briggs & Stratton Stock Soars on Q4 Earnings Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Briggs & Stratton (BGG) reported its latest quarterly earnings results after hours Wednesday, which topped analysts' expectations thanks to the growth of its shipments of commercial products.

Tencent Earnings Underscore the Current Problem With Chinese Tech Stocks

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Aug 15, 2018

TCEHY stock is the latest formerly red-hot China tech stock to drop after reporting quarterly numbers that reflect weakening fundamentals in China's economy.

3 Retail Stocks Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital Bought…But Should You?

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Aug 15, 2018

Famed hedge fund manager David Einhorn has struggled recently, but he is looking to bounce back with these three retail stocks.

Kimberly-Clark Raising Prices on Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle and More

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) announced that the company is raising the prices on a number of its products, including Huggies, Kleenex, Cottonelle and more.

Delta Hiring 1,000 Flight Attendants in 2019

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Delta Air Lines (DAL) announced that the company will be hiring 1,000 flight attendants in 2019 after hiring about 1,700 in 2017. These are highly competitive positions.

Chick-fil-A Chicken Fingers: Spicy Chicken Strips Test Makes Headlines

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Chick-fil-A is spicing up its menu with the introduction of Spicy Chicken Strips, but they are only available for testing in certain areas.

T-Mobile Uncarrier Event 2018: 8 Biggest Highlights

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

T-Mobile had its Uncarrier event for 2018 on Wednesday morning, which was entirely focused on ways the company can improve the customer experience.

Pain Therapeutics Stock Skyrockets on Alzheimer’s Grant

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Pain Therapeutics (PTIE) stock was soaring Wednesday on news of a grant to study Alzheimer's disease from the National Institutes of Health.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Surges on Upgrade

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) stock was up Wednesday on an upgrade and a new price target from analysts at Morgan Stanley.

Will Nordstrom Ride the Wave of Rising Consumer Spending Power?

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 15, 2018

Investors will be watching JWN stock closely tomorrow as Nordstrom reports its earnings and provides more insight as to how its omnichannel strategy is progressing.