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.

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) Stock Pays the Earnings Piper

Advanced Micro Devices is still a turnaround story after Q1 earnings, but like many comebacks, AMD stock will suffer its share of setbacks.

FireEye Inc (FEYE) Stock Needs a Boost from Earnings

Expectations are mixed for FireEye when it reports quarterly results. Chances are good that FEYE stock will exceed consensus estimates.

Should You Buy Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Analysts are rushing to slap $10 price targets on CHK stock. Is Chesapeake really about to double, or will investors' hopes be dashed?

Is Sprint Corp (S) Stock Getting Into a Bidding War?

Languishing Sprint (S) has found its footing with marketing and cost cutting. But the potential for a buyout is key for Sprint stock.

Incyte Corporation (INCY) Leads 11 Activist Investor Filings

Recent 13D and 13G filings are windows into activist investor activity. We look at Incyte Corporation (INCY) and eleven others.

3 Reasons Tesla Inc (TSLA) Won’t Be the Next Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)

Tesla has all sorts of upside potential thanks to its brilliant CEO and name cache, but TSLA stock might not achieve what Amazon has.

Is Owning BP plc (ADR) (BP) Stock More “Sinful” Than You Think?

Recently, I discussed the five reasons to own BP stock. Unfortunately, there is a downside. Here's what you need to know about BP.

Facebook Inc (FB) Stock Has the Sweet Smell of Success

But Facebook is now facing political threats to what its cloud does naturally, which could slow FB stock going forward.

Ford Motor Company (F) Stock Has a Big Problem With “Peak Auto”

An apparent peak in U.S. auto sales is pressuring Ford. But the issues for F stock aren't just short-term.

5 Questions Apple Inc. (AAPL) Earnings Should Answer

Apple (AAPL) results on Tuesday won't be about earnings -- they'll be about the key questions facing AAPL stock.

3 M&A Deals That Could Happen in the Next Six Months

Over the next six months, investors should keep an eye out for buyouts of PNRA, WFM and SHOP, as all three are potential M&A targets.

Praxair, Inc. (PX) Leads 13 Activist Filings

13G and 13D filings are windows in activist investor activity. We focus on Praxair and 12 others

3 Can’t-Miss Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

Earnings season continues to roll on, with Facebook, Apple and AMD all on tap to report next week. Will the tech sector remain strong?

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Delivers Despite Low Oil Prices

Exxon Mobil earnings more than doubled from a year ago, and it hiked the dividend. But that doesn't make XOM stock a compelling buy.

3 Scary Signs for Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock

NVDA stock has been off to a rocky start this year, and it looks like several factors will keep weighing on Nvidia for a while.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is a “Stay Away!” on Q1 Earnings Beat

Amazon produced a great first quarter, but don't buy AMZN stock on this pop. Even by its own lofty standards, it's crazy expensive.

Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. Energy (CWEI) Leads 5 Activist Filings

13D and 13G filings are a window into activist investor activity. We look at Clayton Williams Energy, Inc. (CWEI) and 4 other filings

GrubHub Inc (GRUB) Stock Scores Double-Digit Earnings Boost

Grubhub (GRUB) is touching 20%-plus gains in wake of a solid first-quarter report. Here's what it means for GRUB stock.

Semiconductor Stocks: Two to Buy, One to Hold and One to Dump Now

It's been a great year for semiconductor stocks; they're up 50%. Two of the big ones should keep rising, while there's one to sell now.