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.

Spotify Technology S.A. Stock Opened Big. Now What?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 4, 2018

Spotify stock is not doomed, but it could be tough to sustain ongoing gains, especially as the company will likely have slower growth rates, as the competition takes a toll and the losses mount.

Bed Bath & Beyond to Accept Toys R Us Gift Cards (Until April 5!)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2018

Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) announced that it will be accepting Toys R Us gift cards at its stores for sheets, bed covers or anything else until April 5.

Applebee’s $1 Margaritas Return (for a Limited Time!)

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2018

Applebee's $1 margaritas -- also known as Dollaritas -- are coming back for a limited time as spring kicks off and Cinco de Mayo approaches.

Facebook, Inc. Stock Has A ‘Big Brother’ Problem

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 3, 2018

It’s turned out to be a nightmare year for Facebook, Inc. And it could easily get worse. FB's lax policies are coming back to haunt the company and hurt Facebook stock.

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc (PLAY) Shares Sink on Revenue Miss

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2018

Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) reported its quarterly results after the bell, sending shares down as the company's same-store sales missed estimates.

A Target, Kroger Merger Wouldn’t Be the Game-Changer It Needs to Be

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Apr 3, 2018

Target stock owners know something needs to change if the retailer is to fend off Amazon and Walmart, but Kroger brings nothing new to the table.

4 Dow Titans That Could Slap the Mat

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Apr 3, 2018

There are too many headwinds -- from the threat of regulation to systemic worries about Federal Reserve tightening -- mixed with the fact investors were too aggressively positioned in key Big Tech stocks. These four Dow stocks could be in for a breakdown.

The FANG Stocks: How Did the 4 Tech Giants Perform in Q1?

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Apr 3, 2018

The first quarter of 2018 was choppy for the stock market, and that choppiness caused a big divergence in the performance of FANG stocks.

Oracle Corporation Wins $9 Billion Copyright Lawsuit Against Alphabet Inc

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Apr 3, 2018

It's not a reason to own or buy Oracle stock in and of itself, but it sure doesn't hurt the bullish case for ORCL.

Rent-A-Center Inc (RCII) Stock Jumps on Deal Rumors

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2018

Rent-A-Center (RCII) shares were surging as rumors of a buyout have been circling. Such a move could be completed in a month or two, according to reports.

Switch Inc Stock Sinks After Q4 Earnings Miss

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2018

Switch (SWCH) stock was down on Tuesday following the release of its earnings report for its fiscal fourth quarter of 2017.

3 Stocks Under $10 That Exploded Higher In Q1

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Apr 3, 2018

The stock market didn't have a great first quarter, but certain stocks under $10 posted pretty big gains despite broader market turbulence.

GM Does Away With Monthly Sales Reports

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2018

General Motors (GM) will no longer be releasing monthly sales reports and is instead switching over to quarterly sales reports.

Walmart Looks to Buy Online Pharmacy PillPack

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2018

Walmart (WMT) is reportedly in talks to purchase online pharmacy startup PillPack, and it may be looking to pay less than $1 billion for the company.

Bio-Path: Why the Biotech Penny Stock Is Skyrocketing Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 3, 2018

Bio-Path (BPTH) stock was up Tuesday after the company announced financial data for 2017 and interim results for a Phase 2 study.

Is Deere & Company Stock a Buy Now? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 3, 2018

Deere & Company grew sales at an impressive 19% in Q1 yet the stock is down since then. Do the DE bears have a good reason for dumping Deere stock, or is now the time to buy? Here's three reasons in favor of Deere stock and three reasons against.