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.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc (TTWO) Posts Q3 In-Line Outlook

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Take-Two Interactive Software (TTWO) reported on its fourth quarter after the bell, posting earnings after reporting a loss in the year-ago quarter.

Yum China Holdings Inc (YUMC) Posts Same-Store Sales Beat, Shares Fall

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Yum China (YUMC) reported on its fourth quarter, reporting same-store sales that beat expectations, while earnings were also ahead of the mark.

Zynga Inc (ZNGA) Q4 Mobile Revenue Up 90% Y2Y

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Zynga (ZNGA) reported on its fourth quarter after hours and renewed interest in its 'Words With Friends' franchise helped mobile revenue gain 90%.

Yelp Inc (YELP) Tops Q4 Revenue Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Yelp (YELP) reported its fourth-quarter results after the bell Wednesday, which topped analysts' expectations in the earnings and revenue fronts.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Posts Narrower-Than-Expected Q4 Loss

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Tesla (TSLA) reported on its fourth quarter after the bell Wednesday, posting better-than-expected revenue and a narrower loss than Wall Street expected.

Chipotle Stock Continues to Fall, But a Bottom May Be Approaching

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Chipotle stock has dropped like a rock ever since the 2015 E. coli outbreak, but CMG is now rapidly approaching fair value territory.

Hasbro, Inc. Stock Impressed on Earnings but Needs More

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hasbro stock blew away estimates, but it may take HAS acquiring Mattel to bolster the company and HAS stock in the changing toy and retail landscape.

Cognizant Earnings: 10 Things to Know About CTSH’s Q4

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Cognizant earnings for the fourth quarter of the year saw the company beating out Wall Street's earnings per share and revenue estimates.

3 Reasons Macy’s Inc Stock Is Gaining Momentum

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
It looks like a turnaround is finally on the horizon for M stock. The firm's real estate portfolio coupled with new initiatives will likely bring Macy's shares higher in the years to come.

Outstanding Analytics for Quant Score Keep Square (SQ) a Strong Buy at recent price of $41.61

By Portfolio Grader
Square Inc's Strong Buy recommendation is the outcome of a proprietary process of evaluation and produced results that were above average in 5 areas: an economic sector ranked above average in attractiveness, an industry group rated above average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the top decile, ranking in its industry group that is in the top decile, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is very attractive; and produced below average outcomes in 1 area: an analytical score that is near average.

With Twitter Inc, Earnings Are Not the Story

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twitter COO Anthony Noto has left the company for SoFi, leaving it rudderless as it prepares to report a profit in its next earnings.

Wynn Resorts Stock Soars as Steve Wynn Resigns

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Wynn Resorts (WYNN) stock was soaring today on news of CEO Steve Wynn' resignation amid accusations of sexual misconduct.

Sales Growth Metrics Keep Transocean (RIG) a Strong Sell at recent price of $10

By Portfolio Grader
Transocean Ltd's Strong Sell recommendation is the conclusion of an analytical process that is proprietary and produced outcomes that were below average in 6 areas: an economic sector rated below average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked below average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the bottom eighth, ranking in its industry group that is in the bottom eighth, analytical scores that are well below average, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is unattractive.

After Earnings, Michael Kors Holdings Ltd Stock Is Flying off the Shelves

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Michael Kors stock may be a little too hot for newcomers to handle today, but the retailer's earnings show signs of a successful turnaround.

At price of $18.67 Regions Financial (RF) Upgraded to Buy from a Hold at recent price of $18.67

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks RF as a Buy. The methodology for investing incorporated in this analytical tool researches and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week from a fundamental and quantitative perspective. The shares have been upgraded from a Hold to a Buy in the last week.

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd Stock Pops on Q3 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Michael Kors (KORS) stock was up on Wednesday following an earnings beat reported by it for its fiscal third quarter of 2018.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Could Cost As Much as iPhone X

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the iPhone X starting at $999, Samsung is rumored to be hiking the Galaxy S9 price, possibly to the $850 range.

Rite Aid (RAD) a Strong Sell at recent price of $2.07, on Funereal Sales Growth

By Portfolio Grader
Rite Aid Corp's Strong Sell recommendation is a result of a proprietary process of evaluation and produced conclusions that were below average in 6 areas: an economic sector rated below average in attractiveness, an industry group ranked below average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the bottom eighth, ranking in its industry group that is in the middle third-below average, analytical scoring that is below average, and a quantitative risk/reward calculation that is among the least attractive.

Top-End Sales Growth Keeps PayPal Holdings Inc (PYPL) a Strong Buy at recent price of $75.68

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks PYPL as a Strong Buy. With unique fundamental and quantitative algorithmic, this analytical tool researches nearly 5,000 stocks weekly. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 6 months.
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