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.

Alcoa Corp (AA) Revenue Rises, Misses Expectations

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Alcoa (AA) shares fell after the bell as the company posted its fourth-quarter revenue, which surged year-over-year but missed estimates.

5 Big Biotech Stocks To Buy In 2018

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biotech stocks had a great run in 2017. The new year could have more big gains ahead. Here are 5 top biotech stocks to buy today.

5 Blue-Chip Stocks That Are a Threat to the Dow

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
These five blue-chip stocks continue to threaten the Dow Jones' chances of maintaining 26,000. Here's what investors need to know.

Blockchain ETFs Launch on Nasdaq: 7 Things to Know About BLOK, BLCN

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Two blockchain ETFs launched on Nasdaq Wednesday, but they were asked to change the word blockchain. Here's what you should know about them.

Dunkin’: 11 Things You’ll See at Dunkin’ Donuts Next-Gen Stores

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dunkin Brands (DNKN) is testing out a new Dunkin' Donuts concept store in Quincy, Mass that brings several changes to the chain.

Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc May Win With MoviePass

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
Something should not sit right with investors when a company hints at blockchain technology getting incorporated into its business model. But when Helios and Matheson…

10 Worst States to Retire in 2018: Who Tops the List?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
What are the worst states to retire in? The WalletHub 2018 list includes Arkansas, West Virginia and New Jersey near the bottom of the list.

Now a Dow Stock, Apple Inc. Stock Lacks Tech Leadership

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple is no longer a tech leader, and its lack of innovation is bad for investors and the AAPL stock price.

Walmart Joins Fight Against Opioid Abuse With Free Disposal Kits

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart (WMT) is taking steps to fight opioid abuse in the U.S. with a new disposal kit that it is giving to customers for free.

American Express Company Stock Is Nothing to Get Excited About

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
While AXP stock has proven that it can make a comeback after the Costco loss, it's still not as strong as its peers and the firm's Q4 will likely drag down the share price.

International Business Machines Corp. Is Tap-Dancing on the Blockchain

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
IBM is pushing blockchain as it once pushed Watson, and analysts are buying the technology can lift the stock

10 Best States to Retire in 2018: Who Tops the List?

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
What are the best states to retire at? WalletHub has ranked all the states in terms of affordability, health factors and quality of life.

New California: What We Know About the Bid to Create a 51st State

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
There's a new movement in California that is looking to split off into the state of New California, but success is unlikely.

Falling Sales Growth Make Weatherford International (WFT) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
Weatherford International Plc (NYSE:WFT) is one of 54 companies within the Oilfield Services/Equipment GICS industry group, which is in turn part of the 170 company GICS Industrial Services sector. WFT's market value is $4.2 billion which places it in the top quarter of its industry group. The ranking for WFT by Portfolio Grader places it 25 among the 54 companies in this industry group, putting it in the second quartile; in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 83 among the 170 companies in the sector, and number 3,166 in the nearly 5,000 company Portfolio Grader universe.

Bank of America Corp Stock Falls Despite Q4 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Bank of America (BAC) stock was down on Wednesday despite reporting an earnings beat for the fourth quarter of the year.

Metrics for Earnings Growth Make Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) a Sell

By Portfolio Grader
The current recommendation of Sell for Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) is the result of using the approach of Louis Navellier for investing and his Portfolio Grader stock evaluator. The current Portfolio Grader recommendation on the shares has been in place for 3 months.

The Bitcoin Bubble Burst Because It Had To

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although it appears that the bitcoin bubble is bursting, you have to consider the entire context before panicking out of cryptocurrencies.

Rating for Vale SA (VALE) Lowered by Drooping Earnings Momentum

By Portfolio Grader
Vale SA (NYSE:VALE) ranks in the top 10% of its industry group, Steel, and in the top 10% of its sector group, Non-Energy Minerals, with a market value of $66.4 billion. From an investment attractiveness vantage point, VALE is ranked in the top half of the sector with a ranking of 58 among the 150 companies in the sector; Portfolio Grader's current ranking for VALE puts it 7 among the 25 companies in this industry group, placing it in the top half and number 1,746 in the 5000 company Portfolio Grader company universe.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc Stock Falls on Big Tax Loss

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Goldman Sachs (GS) stock was down today after the company reported a loss during the fourth quarter due to tax regulations.
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