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.

UnitedHealth Group Inc (UNH) Stock Is Still a Dominant Healthcare Player

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
UnitedHealth (UNH) is the dominant force in health insurance, technology and cost control. This means UNH stock delivers unprecedented gains to lucky shareholders

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Is the Best Play on the Digital Landscape

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Over the years, Google has built a digital empire, and that makes GOOGL stock a great play on several major digital trends.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Looks Even MORE Overvalued

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft has hit another all-time high. But at current levels, MSFT stock is pricing in a lot of growth -- and little risk.

Square Inc (SQ) Stock Sets New Highs, But Could Cool Off Soon

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Payments specialist Square is still a fundamental stud, but SQ stock is a little too hot right now. Expect the good times to come to a halt.

Buy Ambarella Inc (AMBA) Stock on a Big Earnings Dip

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
AMBA stock looks particularly risky heading into Tuesday's Q1 earnings report, but Ambarella's long-term growth story is as strong as ever.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Scrap for the Last Dollar

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Monday's reaction to an Apple (AAPL) downgrade and Alphabet (GOOGL) upgrade tell a worrisome story about an expanding bubble in tech.

Loxo Oncology Inc (LOXO) Shares Skyrocket on Successful Cancer Drug Trial

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Loxo Oncology (LOXO) shares were in orbit on Monday following three incredibly successful cancer drug trials for Larotrectinib.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Chugs Along as It Woos Advertisers

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
Snap has had a lousy 2017, but it's at least starting to find stability as SNAP stock longs bet that the company can sustain user growth.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock Dips on Price Cut

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Snap (SNAP) stock was down on Monday following a price cut from JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth due to concerns over revenue.

Alphabet Inc (GOOGL) Stock Hits $1,000. Should You Buy?

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet cleared four digits Monday, and it boasts some of the market's most valuable assets, but that doesn't make GOOGL stock a buy here.

Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Is Dead Money Until It Gets a REAL Innovator

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ford stock has a tough road to climb and Jim Hackett is about to find out just how difficult it’s going to be.

Baxter International Inc (BAX) and Asure Software Inc (ASUR) Lead 13 Activist Investor Filings

By Fintel
13D and 13G filings are a window into activist investor activity. We look at Baxter International and 12 other filings of note

Apple Inc. (AAPL): You’re Right to Be Skeptical of AAPL Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple analysts are expecting a super-cycle of iPhone 8 upgrades to power AAPL stock past $1 trillion, but some skepticism is warranted here.

3 Hot Stocks to Chase, 3 Frigid Stocks to Flee

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
The market's push to new heights is an uneven effort, filled with a few hot stocks worth chasing higher, but also some potentially deep breakdowns.

Nokia Oyj (ADR) (Nok) Stock Is a Case of Image vs. Reality

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
NOK stock won publicity burying the patent hatchet with Apple, but the sizzle in Nokia's steak lies in a Chinese joint venture.

Should You Buy Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
RAD stock would now be a double if the contentious Walgreens deal closes. But what happens if Rite Aid doesn't get bought?

Blue Apron IPO: The Meal Delivery Service Files to Go Public

By Robert Lakin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Meal-kit provider Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. filed to go public after growing sales to $800 million last year.

Can Apple Inc. (AAPL) Really Hit the Trillion-Dollar Mark?

By Luce Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor
iPhone hype has propelled AAPL stock 30% higher so far in 2017, but it's plateauing. What could spark Apple to a 10-digit market cap?

Should You Buy Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bears are saying that it's time to take profits on Amazon as AMZN stock tops $1,000 per share. Are the skeptics finally right?
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