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.

No Reason to Buy Starbucks Corporation Stock Before — Or After — Earnings

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 24, 2018

Starbucks is facing some bad PR, while SBUX stock has historically struggled after earnings. With Starbucks stock not particularly cheap, it's tough to make a compelling bull case before or after this week's earnings report.

Planet Fitness Inc Stock Looks Dangerous — Both Long and Short

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 24, 2018

Planet Fitness Inc stock has proven to be a battleground -- and the shorts are losing. But the risks raised by bears surrounding PLNT stock still are worth considering, and a steep valuation makes PLNT a questionable buy.

Burger King Sales Give Restaurant Brands International Inc Stock a Boost

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2018

Restaurant Brands International (QSR) stock got a boost from strong Burger King sales for the first quarter of the year.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Falls Hard on Poor Earnings for Q1

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2018

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) stock was hit hard on Tuesday following the release of its earnings report for the first quarter of 2018.

Harley-Davidson Inc Stock Revs Up on Strong Q1 Earnings

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2018

Harley-Davidson (HOG) stock was on the rise today following the release of a strong earnings report for the first quarter of 2018.

Caterpillar Inc. Management Confirmed Its Outlook — Build Your Profits

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 24, 2018

Technically, CAT is a well managed company with a proven record. Freed from tweet fears, Caterpillar stock can break through $160.

5 Top-Ranked Stocks From Sectors Unfazed by Rising Yields

By Apr 24, 2018

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3M Co Stock Plunges on Q1 Earnings Miss, Lower Guidance

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2018

3M (MMM) took a dive on Tuesday following news of an earnings miss in its earnings report for the first quarter of the year.

Caterpillar Inc. Stock Up on Q1 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 24, 2018

Caterpillar (CAT) stock was up on Tuesday following a positive result for the machinery company's first quarter earnings report.

What Verizon Communication Inc.’s Earnings Say About VZ Stock

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 24, 2018

Investors cheered Verizon's first quarter earnings and rightfully so, the firm's EPS and revenue beats helped propel VZ stock higher.

Investors Shouldn’t LUV Southwest Airlines Right Now

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 23, 2018

Southwest Airlines stock has fallen 16% since the start of 2018. Here's three reasons why LUV stock isn't done descending just yet.

Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX) Shares Up on Q1 Earnings Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 23, 2018

Barrick Gold (ABX) reported its fiscal first-quarter results after the bell Monday, which topped analysts' adjusted earnings per share consensus estimate.

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. (AMTD) Misses Q2 Earnings Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 23, 2018

TD Ameritrade (AMTD) reported its fiscal second-quarter results after the bell Monday, which missed analysts' earnings per share expectations.

Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) Shares Fall on Q1 Earnings Miss

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 23, 2018

Whirlpool (WHR) shares took a dip as the company unveiled first-quarter results that missed Wall Street expectations. The stock fell more than 2% after hours.

Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Tops Q1 Earnings, Revenue Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 23, 2018

Alphabet (GOOGL,GOOG) posted its first-quarter results after the bell Monday, which topped analysts' revenue and earnings per share expectations.

Harley-Davidson to Hire 8 College Interns to Ride Motorcycles for Free

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 23, 2018

Harley-Davidson (HOG) announced that it will hire eight college interns to ride its motorcycles for free in order to get a taste of the biker lifestyle.