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.

The 5 Best (And 5 Worst) Tech Stocks to Buy Now

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tech should continue its red-hot run, but not everyone can be a winner. Here are the five best tech stocks to buy now ... and five duds.

PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Stock Smells Like a Massive Bubble, But …

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
PayPal's business keeps advancing, and Square deal speculation is fascinating. But PYPL stock is stuck inside a transaction processing bubble that very well could pop.

GME Stock Gets an Extra Life as GameStop Turnaround Takes Hold

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GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME) has certainly seen better days. But investors may want to consider GME stock here as its turnaround takes hold and the retailer gets on firmer footing.

WDAY Stock Update – As Workday Hits Target Price, What’s Next?

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Workday Inc (NYSE:WDAY) shares have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target. So is that all for WDAY stock, or can it power higher?

Why Apple Inc. (AAPL) Needs to Change Its Long-Term Strategy

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
To keep producing big results, Apple (AAPL) should dump its stock buyback. Here's what it needs to do to make AAPL stock last.

Why Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (FOLD) Stock Is Soaring Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD) stock was flying high today on positive news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for migalastat.

Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN) Prime Day Isn’t What You Think

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Amazon (AMZN) has logged another record-breaking Prime Day event, but what's the big deal to owners of AMZN stock?

Halcon Resources Corporation (HK) Stock Flies on $1.4B Asset Sale News

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Halcon Resources (HK) shares are higher as the company announced it is selling most of its North Dakota operations for a reported $1.4 billion.

PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Posts Q2 Earnings Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Pepsi (PEP) shares were falling Tuesday despite the company's earnings and revenue beat. Here's what you should know about its quarter.

Should You Buy Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Lucas Hahn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet is a dominant force in search and an emerging threat in other areas, but boy, GOOGL stock sure doesn't come cheap.

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Looks Better on Amazon Boost to Omni-Channel

By Charles Payne
Would-be NKE stock buyers may want to wait for the next round of earnings from Nike before committing fresh capital.

Will Uber IPO Be a Record-Setter or the Biggest Flop Ever?

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Uber IPO chatter has been hot since the company has come into its own. But Uber IPO hopes face threats via competition and scandals lately.

MCD Stock Soars – Is McDonald’s Still a Buy or Just Overbought?

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McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has more than 37,000 restaurants in over 100 countries. But does MCD stock earn a place in your portfolio?

BBY Stock Crashes – Here’s Why Best Buy is Toast

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Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) were down once again because of its e-commerce rival Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). Can BBY stock recover?

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Fails to Rise From Model 3 Debut

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The debut of Tesla's (TSLA) Model 3 has failed to get Wall Street excited, generating only a slight jump in TSLA stock.

8 Mergers That Could Dethrone Amazon

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
These mergers and acquisitions, as implausible as some may seem, might just be enough to put some landmines in Amazon's path to dominance.

Paypal Holdings Inc (PYPL) Stock Pops on Analyst Upgrade

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Paypal (PYPL) shares rose more than 2% Monday on an analyst note from Bernstein, which upgraded the stock to an "outperform" rating today.

M Stock – Can Macy’s Master Plan Stave Off Bankruptcy?

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Macy's Inc (NYSE:M) has suffered as the retail landscape has been undergoing a fundamental change. Can M stock turn it around in time?

MCD Stock – McDonald’s AI Experiments Make it a Tech Darling

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McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) is replacing cashiers in 2,500 restaurants with kiosks. That puts MCD stock on the cutting edge of automation.
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