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.

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) Shares Jump on Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) Merger Chatter

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock is up following talk of a possible deal with Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ).

Moneygram International Inc (MGI) Stock Soars on Alibaba Affiliate Deal

Moneygram International Inc (MGI) has signed a merger deal with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) affiliate Ant Financial.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock Could Win BIG After Actelion Purchase

JNJ stock could see a boost in the long-term: Johnson & Johnson is paying $30 billion for Actelion, a Swiss maker of hypertension drugs, then spinning off its research unit to Actelion's founders.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Q2 Earnings Preview

The reaction to Microsoft's (MSFT) Q2 earnings report likely will go beyond headline numbers. Expect MSFT stock to hinge on cloud and mobile.

5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Sell in February

These five stocks to sell are boasting weak charts at the wrong-by-a-lot time: right before we kick off what should be a difficult, volatile February.

Discover Financial Services (DFS) Stock Dips Despite Earnings Beat

Discover Financial Services (DFS) stock was down on Wednesday despite a positive earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016.

United Technologies Corporation (UTX) Stock Heads Lower After Q4 Earnings

United Technologies Corporation (UTX) stock was down Wednesday after the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of the 2016.

Why Twilio Inc (TWLO) Stock Could Rebound 40%

With some patience, Twilio stock can rebound 40%, reaching $40 per share. Here's what TWLO stock owners need to know.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) Stock Drops on Q4 EPS Miss

Freeport-McMoRan Inc (FCX) stock was down on Wednesday following the release of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2016.

Arctic Cat Inc (ACAT) Stock Skyrockets on $247 Million Takeover by Textron Inc. (TXT)

Arctic Cat Inc (ACAT) stock was skyrocketing on Wednesday following news that it will be acquired by Textron Inc. (TXT).

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is Ripe for Some Profit Taking

Amazon stock defeated its competitors this Christmas, and the company is winning Oscar nominations. Can AMZN stock really do no wrong?

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) Shares Down on Weak Outlook

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) stock was down on Tuesday due to a weak outlook for 2017 in its most recent earnings report.

Goldman: Nike Inc (NKE), RH (RH) Face Low Risk of Border Tax

Goldman Sachs analysts have identified four companies, including Nike and Restoration Hardware (RH), that could get walloped by a new U.S. border tax. But the chances aren't high.

DuPont Earnings: E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (DD) Stock Higher on Q4 Beat

DuPont (DD) stock was up on Tuesday after the company released a positive earnings report for its fourth quarter of 2016.

Seagate Technology PLC (STX) Stock Earnings Preview: Flat Is Good Enough

Seagate's (STX) Q2 earnings will help answer an important question for STX stock: can earnings be stabilized?

Intel Corporation (INTC) Stock Could Dominate With New Compute Card

If Intel's 'Compute Card' modular component takes off, the benefit for INTC stock will be monumental. Here's what you need to know.

Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Stock Is at the Top of Its Range

Right now, Tesla stock seems unstoppable, but we have heard this story before. Potential owners of TSLA stock should be wary of the risks.

Boeing Co (BA) Stock Is Losing Altitude — Abort!

Watch for a break of the 50-day moving average after Boeing reports results on Jan. 25. Analysts are looking for earnings of $2.33 per share on revenues of $23.1 billion.

T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS) Stock Pops on Telecom Tie-Up Chatter

T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS) stock is up following talk of a possible merger between it and Sprint Corp (S) by analysts at JP Morgan.