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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Q1 Earnings Preview

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
JPMorgan Chase (JPM) looks good to the pros ahead of its first-quarter report Thursday. But will JPM stock respond with a little pep?

Straight Path Communications Inc (STRP) Pops 150% on AT&T Inc. (T) Buy

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
AT&T (T) is buying spectrum and IP holder Straight Path Communications (STRP), sending STRP stock up by more than double on Monday.

4 Big Bank Stocks: What to Watch in Q1 Earnings

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Big bank stocks are set to release their Q1 earnings results starting next week, which will be one of their toughest challenges yet.

AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) Stock Booms on Buyout Rumors

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
AK Steel (AKS) shot up by 8% on Friday amid unsubstantiated rumors that Mitsui was mulling a buyout. Shorts in AKS stock are scattering.

3 Financial Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Some big financial stocks will announce earnings next week ... Will some solid numbers re-solidify the bullish thesis for JPM, WFC and C?

Who Loses If Apple Inc. Goes In-House With Chips? (AAPL)

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Apple's (AAPL) choice to dump Imagination Technologies' graphic chips opens up a question for other big semiconductor stocks: Who's next?

Should You Buy United Continental Holdings Inc (UAL) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Is Warren Buffett's seal of approval enough to make UAL stock a buy? Or will United Airlines and other airline stocks end up grounded again?

Twitter Inc (TWTR) Stock Threatens Major Breakdown

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
After a brief turnaround, Twitter (TWTR) is sliding back into its downtrend, with TWTR stock testing its March intraday low.

Snap Inc (SNAP) Stock’s Goal-Based Bidding Is Nice, But Won’t Help

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
SNAP stock is still not worth owning, but this little detail should prompt rivals like Google and Facebook to step up their game.

Sunoco LP (SUN) Stock Soars on 7-Eleven Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Sunoco (SUN) stock was up on Thursday following news of a $3.3 billion deal to sell most of its retail locations to 7-Eleven.

Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Stock About to Bite the Bullet With a Crazy Move

By Brian Wu, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cisco is allowing businesses to buy its software without buying its hardware, helping CSCO stock move with the times and stay relevant.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) March Sales Hush the Critics

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Costco (COST) popped on Thursday thanks to a big number in March sales. COST stock is starting to show the benefits of strong management.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Stock Could Be Gutted

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft (MSFT) analysts are not factoring in the risk of higher taxes in their coverage of MSFT stock and its growing businesses. Here's what you should know.

Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Stock Boosted by Buoyed Buyout Hopes

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Rite Aid (RAD) merger with Walgreens (WBA) is on shaky ground, but reaffirmation from Fred's (FRED) helped give RAD stock a lift Thursday.

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Slides on Yieldco Exit Request

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
First Solar (FSLR) says it wants out of its 8point3 (CAFD) joint-venture yieldco with SunPower (SPWR), leading to more selling in FSLR stock.

Why Home Depot Inc (HD) Stock Is a Worthy Buy … At a Cheaper Price

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
HD stock is doing very well. However, Home Depot is primed for a fall, which is when you should consider buying the stock.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Stock Is a Buy — Here’s When to Pull the Trigger

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chesapeake stock has been marred by issues in the past, but under a new structure, it appears investors should consider buying CHK.

4 Stocks That Made Their Politics Public

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
When it comes to politics, YELP, SBUX, BBBY and NKE have all taken a stand whether they’ve wanted to or not.

Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM) Stock Is Hot, But Stay Away … For Now

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Saleforce.com (CRM) just earned a nod from Merrill Lynch analysts. But competition is ramping up and CRM stock isn't exactly a good value.
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