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.

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.

First Solar, Inc. (FSLR) Stock Can Power Through This Storm

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
FSLR stock has some issues, but the forecast is sunny skies. Another transition will help First Solar over the long-term.

Plug Power Inc (PLUG) Stock Skyrockets on Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Plug Power (PLUG) stock was up on Wednesday following news of a deal with Amazon (AMZN) that will bring it $70 million in revenue in 2017.

Should You Buy Fitbit Inc (FIT) Stock? That Depends

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares of Fitbit (FIT) have been crushed, falling 90% since August 2015. But is now the time to buy Fitbit stock?

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK) Stock Fends Off the Death Cross

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Battered E&P firm Chesapeake Energy (CHK) is getting the best of the bears right now, with CHK stock popping another 6%-plus Tuesday.

Why Urban Outfitters, Inc.(URBN) Stock Is Down Today

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) shares were lower on Tuesday as the company was downgraded by an analyst. Here's what you should know about it.

3 Energy Stocks That Are Ready for a Turnaround

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Several energy stocks look ready to make a turnaround, but these three larger players really stand out right now.

Why Acuity Brands, Inc. (AYI) Stock Is Plunging Today

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Acuity Brands (AYI) shares fell more than 14% after the company unveiled that its earnings were lower than analysts expected Tuesday morning.

Big Tech Goes to War Over Toshiba Corp (TOSBF) Flash Memory

By Greg Gambone, InvestorPlace Contributor
Toshiba (TOSBF) is selling its NAND flash memory business, and a number of major tech companies are bidding, including AAPL, AMZN and GOOGL.

Staples, Inc. (SPLS) Stock Soars 13% on Sale Chatter

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Office supply titan Staples (SPLS) reportedly is considering selling out to private equity. SPLS stock is up double digits Tuesday as a result.
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