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.

Is Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) the Next Target for Amazon?

Amazon (AMZN) may find Costco (COST) too tempting to ignore. Here's what prospective and current COST stock owners need to know.

Nike Inc (NKE) Stock Isn’t a Buy With an Amazon Partnership, But…

There are good reasons to own NKE stock, but a potential partnership with Amazon isn't one of them. Still, this is interesting for Nike fans.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Stock Needs a Deal, and Fast!

CHK stock is being passed by rivals in a big way. Chesapeake needs to find some catalyst to keep going.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock May’ve Found Its Next Big Growth Driver

Apple (AAPL) could turn iPhone into a medical hub that would become an iTunes for health and drive growth for AAPL stock.

Why Bank of America Corp (BAC) Stock Demands a Steady Hand

Bank of America (BAC) analysts are raising red flags about the economy, which could signal bad news for BAC stock.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY) Stock Earnings Show Challenges Ahead

First-quarter earnings from Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), even if solid, could show the challenges facing BBBY stock.

Don’t Touch Red Hat Inc (RHT) Stock After Its Q1 Bonanza

Red Hat has become a leader in cloud application development tools, and rode the cloud to a big Q1 beat. But avoid RHT stock ... for now.

American Assets Trust, Inc (AAT) and Tangoe Inc (TNGO) Lead 18 Notable Investor Filings

13G and 13D filings are windows into activist investor activity. Today we look at American Asset Trust and 17 other filings

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN) Stock Looks Good Despite the Backdrop

Piper Jaffrey analyst Ed Tenthoff called REGN stock a buy today, seeing the bigger Regeneron Pharmaceuticals story that's about to unfold.

7 Large-Cap Stocks That Should Go Private

Private equity firms have never had so much capital to invest. These seven large-cap stocks should go private for their investors' sake.

Buy Energy Transfer Partners LP’s (ETP) Latest Transition

Massive ETP is taken steps to be a tad bit smaller in complexity. And that will be great for Energy Transfer Partners investors looking for yield.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Tacks on Another Bullish Driver: China

Tesla is teeming with bullish arguments at the moment, but that doesn't mean you should buy TSLA stock. At least not yet.

Rice Energy Inc (RICE) Up, EQT Corporation (EQT) Down on $6.7B Deal

EQT Corporation (EQT) shares fell as it announced the acquisition of Rice Energy (RICE), which saw its stock skyrocket on the news Monday.

The FANGs: 3 to Buy, 1 to Sell

Most FANGs are stocks to buy at current levels. However, one FANG stock looks a bit shaky due to its future growth prospects.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Finally Finds a Moat … Swimming With Alligators

Snapchat (SNAP) is up on a deal with Time Warner (TWX) for original content, but remember Twitter (TWTR) before buying SNAP stock.

Valeant Pharmaceuticals Intl Inc (VRX) Stock Isn’t Healed by Paulson’s Presence

Valeant Pharmaceuticals (VRX) finds relief as John Paulson joins the board, but what can he really do to help VRX stock holders?

Why Clovis Oncology Inc (CLVS) Stock Just Shot 50% Higher

Clovis Oncology's ovarian cancer treatment Rubraca could gain second-line and later maintenance status, sending CLVS stock through the roof.

Is the Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Whole Foods Purchase a BIG Mistake?

Amazon rents its capabilities to learn their uses, then routinely crushes competitors with its own offerings. That's trouble for AMZN stock.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Needs a Buyout

The best reason to hold AMD stock is the hope of a sale. Advanced Micro Devices lacks the cash to capitalize on its strengths against larger rivals.