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.

Maundy Thursday 2018: 14 Things to Know About the Christian Holy Day

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Today, March 29, 2018, is Maundy Thursday and 'InvestorPlace' has a few things to know about the holy day that leads up to Easter.

McDonald’s Tuition Assistance to Get a Big Boost

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's (MCD) is amplifying its Archways to Opportunity tuition assistance program thanks to recent changes in U.S. tax laws.

Is JPMorgan Chase & Co. Still Poised To Beat Its Rivals?

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPMorgan Chase has been one of the nation's best banks over the past decade. But under current conditions, it's hard to get excited about JPM, even after a decent sell-off. JPMorgan Chase stock doesn't look bad, but you can find better buys in the financials sector.

Tesla Inc Stock Deserves Its Troubles, but It Will Get Better

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tesla stock rightfully deserves its downgrade due to management’s arrogance, but strip away its AI controversy and you still have a great innovator.

Why the Salesforce.com, Inc. Deal With Mulesoft May Be Too Risky

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Salesforce.com has done a good job with its M&A so far, but its latest deal for Mulesoft is risky for CRM stock. There are few synergies, and the price tag is at nose-bleed levels.

Q4 Earnings Results Send Movado Group, Inc Stock Soaring

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Movado (MOV) stock was on the rise Thursday following the release of its earnings report for its fiscal fourth quarter of 2018.

Finish Line Inc Falls Despite Surprising Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Finish Line (FINL) stock was down on Thursday despite the footwear retailer reporting an earnings beat for its fiscal fourth quarter of 2018.

Is There Any Upside Left in the BlackBerry Ltd Turnaround?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
There may be a short-to-medium-term trade in BB stock, but if BlackBerry is to grow long-term, the company will have to grow its international operations aggressively.

Constellation Brands Stock Surges on Q4 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Constellation Brands (STZ) stock was up on Thursday following the release of its earnings report for its fiscal fourth quarter of 2018.

Facebook Smart Speaker Shelved in Response to Latest Privacy Crisis

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Cambridge Analytica scandal that’s rocked FB stock claims another victim, with planned Facebook smart speaker reportedly on hold.

General Electric Company Stock May Be a Buy – Eventually

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Electric stock has fallen more than 60% from its 52-week high and will likely fall even more. Recovery will prove difficult for the Dow Jones stalwart. But a new company focus for GE could make General Electric stock a buying opportunity in the future.

How to Handle All the Recent Dow Jones Index Volatility

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You need to have alternative investments in your portfolio to counteract Dow Jones volatility.

Verint Systems Inc. (VRNT) Tops Q4 EPS Projections

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Verint Systems (VRNT) reported its fourth-quarter earnings after the bell, which came in ahead of analysts' expectations on the profit and revenue front.

GameStop Corp. (GME) Topped Q4 Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
GameStop (GME) posted adjusted earnings for its fourth quarter that came in five cents per share above estimates, despite sliding year-over-year.

4 Stocks That Could Suffer During the Great Unfriending

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise
Last week, it was revealed that Cambridge Analytica took advantage of Facebook’s privacy policy to extract intimate data from millions of users. But FB isn't the only stock at risk of a selloff on the current fervor.

Bilibili IPO: 9 Things to Know About the ‘Generation Z’ Company

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Bilibili IPO rolled out Wednesday, tumbling at least 65 cents since kicking off, despite the company's success in reeling in Generation Z gamers.

Why Activision Blizzard, Inc. Stock Is Bound to Make a Big Comeback

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Activision stock is hurting badly from a sharply negative sector and competitive pressures, but don’t overlook ATVI’s dominant cash-cow.

McDonald’s Bans Plastic Straws in the UK

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
McDonald's (MCD) has announced that it will be banning plastic straws from its stores in the U.K. as it shifts to paper ones.

Valpak Alert: Company Confirms They Hid Real $100 Checks in Some Mailers

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Valpak, an advertising company, is sending out $100 checks in some envelopes in 2018 that customers can cash with no strong attached.
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