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.

Why Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) Stock Is Higher Today

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) stock surged 3.6% Friday as the company is a step ahed of competitor Bristol-Myers in its lung cancer drug research.

Herbalife Ltd. (HLF) Stock Dips on SEC Inquiry, Forecast

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Herbalife (HLF) shares slipped 0.3% as the company faces an inquiry from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Here's what you should know.

Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Stock Cracks With Walgreens Merger in Doubt

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Rite Aid (RAD) stock plunged by double digits on Friday after a Bloomberg report put the drugstore chain's merger with Walgreens (WBA) in question.

Square Inc (SQ) Stock Needs to Make Some Money

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
SQ stock loses money every quarter and its growth is slowing as it moves into loans and other services. Would anyone want to buy Square?

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Can’t Please Everybody

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Apple (AAPL) has rode on the good fortunes provided by the iPhone, but must dig deeper if they want to keep Apple stock holders happy.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock Just Turned a Vital Corner

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix (NFLX) still is overpriced, but its corporate performance is helping usher NFLX stock toward a more reasonable valuation.

Tech in Trouble: Fitbit Inc (FIT), Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) and Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Tech stocks including Qualcomm (QCOM), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Fitbit (FIT) are starting to roll over with other parts of the market.

International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Is Still a Buy … For the Patient

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
International Business Machines (IBM) pulled off a pretty fourth quarter, but investors aren't willing to bid IBM stock any higher.

Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Stock Pops on Q4 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) stock was up on Thursday following the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016.

3D Systems Corporation (DDD) Stocks Jumps on Takeover Rumors

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
3D Systems Corporation (DDD) stock is up following the spread of a series of rumors concerning a takeover on social media.

Should You Buy Chevron Corporation (CVX) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Is Chevron stock still a safe dividend play? Or should CVX stock be sold as it nears new all-time highs? Here's what you need to know.

Why GoPro Inc (GPRO) Stock Needs Better Camera Sales to Survive

By Brian Wu, InvestorPlace Contributor
GoPro stock should see a boost from the return of the Karma drone, but a true turnaround won't come until GPRO's cameras start selling like hot cakes again.

Everybody Is Wrong About Sprint Corp (S) Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sprint (S) draws a lot of drama from Wall Street analysts, but what if Sprint stock is just going nowhere fast?

Should You Buy Or Sell Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron Technology doubled in 2016, and bulls are hopeful it could double again this year. But watch out for the downside in MU stock.

Why the Amgen, Inc. (AMGN) Patent Case Is So Important

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Amgen (AMGN) is pursuing a court case that will force the legal system to make a decision that will essentially become statute.

Why Chevron Corporation (CVX) Stock Could Disappoint Wall Street

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chevron stock needs oil prices to remain strong for it to meet the expectations of its bullish analysts. Failure would be costly for CVX stock.

Is International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) Stock in Danger?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
International Business Machines (IBM) reports Q4 earnings this week. Here's what IBM stock holders will be most interested in discovering.

Alcobra Ltd (ADHD) Stock Pummeled on Failed ADHD Drug Trial

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Alcobra Ltd (ADHD) stock was hit hard on Tuesday following a failed Phase 3 drug trial for its ADHD drug Metadoxine Extended Release.

Christopher & Banks Corporation (CBK) Stock Slammed on CEO Exit, Disappointing Sales

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Christopher & Banks Corporation (CBK) stock took a plunge on Tuesday follow new its CEO departing and poor sales for the fourth quarter.
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