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.

Gaming News: EA, Disney, NFL Team Up on Long-Term Deal

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
In the latest gaming news, Electronic Arts (EA), Disney (DIS) and the NFL have teamed up on a long term deal to broadcast the late rounds of a 'Madden' tournament.

Zillow Group, Inc. : The Monopoly That Isn’t

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Zillow seems stymied in its efforts to go beyond its listings niche and to monetize its value to real estate buys.

WATCH: KFC Casts Reba McEntire as Colonel Sanders

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
In the latest KFC commercial, Reba McEntire played the role of Colonel Sanders in a Kentucky saloon with cowboys who dance to her music.

With So Much Uncertainty, There’s Little Upside for Qualcomm, Inc. Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
QCOM stock has stayed range bound since the Broadcom offer, which should be raised soon. But even a raised bid leaves multiple significant questions for Qualcomm.

Netflix, Inc. Stock Will Grow Into Its Valuation… in the Year 2029

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
NFLX stock may one day grow into its valuation, but that day is far in the future even if Netflix, Inc. can keep up its impressive growth rates.

Steve Wynn, CEO of Wynn Resorts, Accused of Sexual Misconduct

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Steve Wynn -- CEO of Wynn Resorts (WYNN) -- is reportedly being accused of sexual misconduct by about a dozen current and former employees.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Earnings season is in full swing. After Netflix's blowout report next week, three more FAANG stocks are this week's earnings reports to watch and may confirm or ease fears of an overbought market.

Why Honeywell International Inc. Stock Is Starting to Impress Again

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
HON stock beat earnings expectations, now Honeywell will rely on sales growth and spinoffs to maintain future growth in its stock.

Coincheck Hack: What to Know About the $400 Million Loss

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Coincheck -- a Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange platform -- has fallen prey to a hack attack that stole more than $400 million worth of cryptocurrencies.

FedEx Is Latest Company to Give ‘Tax Reform’ Bonus, Pay Raise to Employees

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
FedEx (FDX) is the next company to give its employees bonuses and pay increases in response to the new GOP tax legislation.

Nutella Riots: Price Cut Promotion Leads to Chaos in France

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The price of Nutella was lowered by 70% in France, leading to riots in stores selling the product as people were pushing and fighting each other to grab the spread.

VMware, Inc. Stock Surges on Potential Dell Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
VMware (VMW) stock was on the rise today following the release of reports claiming Dell may decide to buy the rest of it.

Buy Caterpillar Inc Stock After Robust Earnings Beat If This Happens

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite a huge run over the last two years, CAT stock actually has a reasonable valuation and good prospects. But wait for a pullback before going long.

Why Bed Bath and Beyond Stock is Taking a Beating Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) stock took a tumble today following a downgrade from a JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers and a price target drop.

Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) Stock Upgraded to Hold from a Sell at price of $65.65

By Portfolio Grader
The a Hold rating for WFC is based on the Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. This analytical tool evaluates stocks by employing proprietary fundamental and quantitative analytical. WFC has been upgraded from a Sell to a Hold in the last week.

Walmart’s Deal With Rakuten Hits Amazon Right in the Kindle

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
After Amazon's purchase of Whole Foods last year, Walmart is striking back. The grocery giant just announced a partnership with Japanese Rakuten that will see Walmart carry Kobo eReaders and eBooks to take on Amazon’s Kindle.

Metrics for Sales Growth Make United Continental Holdings (UAL) a Sell at recent price of $66.08

By Portfolio Grader
United Continental Holdings Inc's Sell recommendation is a result of a process of analysis that is proprietary and produced conclusions that were below average in 6 areas: an economic sector rated below average in attractiveness, an industry group rated below average in attractiveness, a ranking in the company's sector that is in the bottom eighth, ranking in the company's industry group that is in the bottom eighth, analytical scores that are below average, and a numerical calculation of risk/reward that is unattractive.

Colgate-Palmolive Company Stocks Sinks on Q4 Earnings

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Colgate-Palmolive (CL) stock was down today after the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of the year.

Outstanding Measures for Sales Growth Keep TAL Education Group Sponsored ADR Class A (TAL) a Strong Buy at recent price of $33.56

By Portfolio Grader
Portfolio Grader currently ranks TAL as a Strong Buy. The methodology for fundamental and quantitative metrics used in this analytical tool assesses and ranks nearly 5,000 stocks each week. TAL has maintained this ranking for the last month.
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