Hot Stocks

The stock market changes from minute to minute, and what’s hot today may not be hot tomorrow. Our expert analysts spot hot stocks that are heating up before the crowd swoops in to bid prices higher, and our journalists sift through the noise to shine a light on trending investments -- in spaces ranging from quantum computing to marijuana stocks -- to determine whether they’re actually worth your time.

Plug Power Inc (PLUG) Stock Stung as Q2 Earnings Disappoint

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Plug Power (PLUG) shares disappointed during the company's second quarter, sending PLUG shares lower early in trading Tuesday morning.

LendingClub Corp (LC) Stock Soars on Revenue Beat, Guidance

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
LendingClub (LC) stock was flying high today on positive results for its second quarter of 2017 and an increased guidance.

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) to Double China Locations by 2022

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's (MCD) is planning to almost double the number of restaurants it has in China by 2022's end thanks to a new agreement.

Time to Buy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock as New Super-Chips Come Out?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Advanced Micro Devices reported strong earnings and has pulled back to key support. It's almost time to get into AMD stock.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Scores 2 Vital Victories

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
VRX stock is cruising following better-than-expected Q2 numbers. Valeant Pharmaceuticals is axing debt and selling more Xifaxan than thought.

Buy Wayfair Inc (W) Stock Before It Gets Bought Out

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wayfair is off Tuesday after Q2 earnings, but continued top-line growth makes W stock an appealing snack for growth-starved retailers.

Should You Buy Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock After Its Q2 Earnings Pop?

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twilio is surging Tuesday after a strong Q2 earnings report. But how good was the report, really, and will TWLO stock hold on to its gains?

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Engineer Believes Women Are Genetically Unsuited For Tech Roles

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At Google diversity is seen as highly important, but the company’s efforts received a jolt when one of its engineers explained why he thinks fewer women a...

Tax-Free Weekend 2017: A State-by-State List

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Tax-free weekend 2017 is coming up in U.S. areas, including Texas, Louisiana and Maryland. Here's when you should expect these to happen.

Why Is GrubHub Inc (GRUB) Stock Climbing Today?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
GrubHub (GRUB) shares are soaring Monday as the company received an upgrade following the announcement of its Yelp acquisition last week.

Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Takes Flight on Surprisingly Good Q2 Earnings

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Twilio is up by double digits Monday on a fantastic Q2 report. The bears may muster a headwind, but the gains in TWLO stock are well-deserved.

Netflix Buys Comic Book Company Millarworld

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Netflix (NFLX) has acquired comic book maker Millarworld, which is responsible for 'Kick-Ass' and 'Kingsman.' Terms weren't disclosed.

Starbucks Says ‘Dreamer Day’ Promotion Is Fake

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Starbucks' (SBUX) 'Dreamer Day' that gives discounts to all undocumented immigrants is a hoax, the company warns in a written statement.

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Breaks Out to New Highs

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
NVDA stock has been on a monster run since its 2015 lows, and some analysts think Nvidia has almost another 50% upside.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Will Soar High on “New Retail”

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Alibaba finds itself at the forefront of a huge shift in retail, and that makes BABA stock an attractive long-term investment.

M&A News: Sprint, T-Mobile Are Talking Merger Again

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Sprint (S) and T-Mobile (TMUS) are reportedly interested in another go at a merger after their previous attempt back in 2014 failed.

Why Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Never Had a Chance

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sears built the retailing infrastructure of the 20th century, but SHLD missed the automation train long before Eddie Lampert bought it.

Office Depot Inc (ODP) to Debut Same-Day Delivery in 3 Markets

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Office Depot (ODP) has announced that it will be bringing same-day delivery to three different markets starting later this month.

3 Reasons Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Is Not Worth the Trouble

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The latest Twitter earnings report highlights the company's major challenges and the inevitable long-term struggles for TWTR stock.
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