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.

Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Stock Is the Great Con of 2017

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sears has just announced it will sell its Kenmore appliances on Amazon. SHLD stock popped 20% in response, but who is being made whole?

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) Stock a Buy Despite Illness News?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
There's reason to believe CMG stock could bounce, but there's nothing wrong with taking a pause on Chipotle either.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) and VMware, Inc. (VMW) Are Teaming Up Again

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Amazon is negotiating with VMware to jointly develop software for corporate data centers. If successful, both AMZN and VMW stock could jump.

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI) Up on Discovery Merger Buzz

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Scripps (SNI) and Discovery (DISCA) are reportedly on talks over a merger, while Viacom (VIA) is also considering merging with Scripps.

McCormick to Buy Maker of French’s Mustard, Frank’s RedHot Hot Sauce

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
McCormick (MKC) has announced that it will be acquiring the food division of Reckitt Benckiser (RBGLY) for $4.2 billion.

Mad Cow Disease Detected in Alabama: 7 Things to Know

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
An atypical form of mad cow disease has been detected in Alabama. Here are seven things to know about the illness and the infected cattle.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Pops on Strong Second Quarter Earnings

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Morgan Stanley (MS) stock was up on Wednesday following strong results in its earnings report for the second quarter of 2017.

Stay Tuned: NBC News to Launch Snapchat Show

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
NBC News has launched a new Snapchat show called 'Stay Tuned.' Gadi Schwartz, who's an NBC News correspondent, will host the upcoming show.

Why Are W W Grainger Inc (GWW) Shares Falling Today?

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
W W Grainger (GWW) stock was hit hard today on news that its CFO is retiring and mixed earnings for the second quarter of 2017.

U.S. Bancorp (USB) Stock Gets a Lift on Q2 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
U.S. Bancorp (USB) stock bumped up on Wednesday follow the release of its earnings report for the second quarter of 2017.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Dodged a Big Bullet … For Now

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors can't continue to overlook the Netflix (NFLX) earnings story. Here's why NFLX stock could see some trouble later down the road.

Why Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Desperately Needs a “Real” CEO to Back It Up

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Jack Dorsey is a certified genius but for TWTR stock to build off its rare momentum, Twitter desperately needs a full-time leader.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Needs This Next Big Driver

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
As Advanced Micro Devices' rivals keep the heat on, the bull run in AMD stock has been driven by market share optimism. Now it needs profits.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Is CEO Satya Nadella Overpaid?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft has done well under CEO Satya Nadella, but that doesn’t mean shareholders got their money’s worth out of MSFT stock.

Sell Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock as Lower-for-Longer Remains the Theme

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
The market sees Bank of America as an interest rate play, which is bad for BAC stock because interest rates will remain low for a while.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Is Still Too Expensive and Volatile

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
SNAP stock remains overvalued, and concerns about the Snapchat platform are valid. But Snap could get interesting over the next few weeks.

3 Healthcare Stocks Threatened by the Collapse of ‘Trumpcare’

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Healthcare stocks are on a wild ride following the demise of 'Trumpcare' in the Senate, and these healthcare companies are at risk.

Walmart Apologizes for ‘N-Word’ on Website Product Listing

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart (WMT) has issued an apology over a third-party product on its website including the 'n-word,' and it's investigating the issue.

Novartis AG (ADR) (NVS) Stock Pops on Solid Q2 Earnings

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Novartis (NVS) stock got a boost on Tuesday with the release of positive results in its earnings report for the second quarter of 2017.
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