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.

This Company Could Be the Next Acquisition Target for PayPal Holdings Inc

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 19, 2018

PYPL may be looking to acquire Adyen. It's not a reason to buy PayPal stock, but it is something for investors to keep an eye on.

Facebook Inc (FB) Headlines Pressure Tech Market

By Mar 19, 2018

Facebook, in particular, is facing a backlash as investigations into how the social media giant may have been compromised based on third-party data that may hav....

Ross Stores, Inc. Stock Still Not Cheap Enough to Buy

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 19, 2018

ROST stock has rallied from summer lows and now looks priced about right. Risks to the off-price channel and low growth this year are a concern. Meanwhile, the space offers better alternatives than Ross Stores stock.

Does Crispr Therapeutics AG Deserve This Massive Rally?

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 19, 2018

Crispr stock is riding a euphoric wave thanks to the biotech firm’s innovations. But what is CRISPR and what are the downsides?

Faced With Another Scandal, Is Facebook, Inc. Stock a Buy?

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 19, 2018

Is the Cambridge Analytica scandal the one that will finally break FB stock? Or is this just another chance to pick up more Facebook at a reasonable valuation?

GrubHub to Double Number of Restaurants With Yelp’s Help

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 19, 2018

GrubHub (GRUB) is teaming up with Yelp (YELP) to expand its food delivery service to 80,000 restaurants on the company's platform.

Newell Brands Inc Teams Up With Activist Investor Carl Icahn

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 19, 2018

Newell Brands Inc (NWL) is striking a deal with Icahn Enterprises LP's (IEP) Carl Icahn that has it adding new members to its Board.

Alphabet Inc Stock Is Largely Undervalued

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 19, 2018

GOOGL stock is stronger than you think, as Google Express and Google Shopping are aimed directly at Amazon, with Google aligned with major retailers like Costco, Target and Walmart.

Claire’s Bankruptcy: Mall Retail Chain Files Chapter 11

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 19, 2018

Claire's, the fashion and jewelry mall retailer, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as its works to restructure its debt.

3 Reasons There Is More Upside for Autodesk, Inc. Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 19, 2018

Autodesk, the global leader in CAD software, has had a nice bull move lately. But this should not be the end of it. ADSK has plenty of runway for growth. And there are long-term drivers that should continue to propel Autodesk stock.

‘Google Shopping Actions’ Takes Aim at Amazon’s Core Business

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 19, 2018

Google Shopping actions is a program that sees retailers pay GOOGL a percentage of sales initiated by a product search.

Tencent Holdings Ltd Stock Eventually Gets Clobbered by Trade War Talk

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 19, 2018

Tencent CEO Pony Ma is a big supporter of the Chinese government, which could make Tencent a target of American trade retaliation.

Stein Mart, Inc. (SMRT) Stock Continues Its Post-Earnings Climb

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 16, 2018

Stein Mart (SMRT) shares continued to soar Friday, rising more than 20% following the company's Thursday earnings report which saw its loss narrow.

Zscaler IPO: 5 Things to Know About the New Tech Stock’s Debut

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 16, 2018

The Zscaler IPO rolled out today, bringing in a new cloud security software provider that monitors all your traffic on a corporate network, while also protecting it.

Plattsburgh NY Bans Cryptocurrency Mining After Electric Bills Soar

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 16, 2018

A city in New York announced that it is banning cryptocurrency mining after electric bills soared. Plattsburgh is banning new operations, but existing operations are still legal.

Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. (EEP) Stock Rises Despite Downgrade

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 16, 2018

Enbridge Energy Partners (EEP) shares fell early Friday following the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) recent tax policy changes. Shares then rose nearly 1%.