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.

Halliburton Company (HAL) Stock Drops on Worries About International Weakness

Halliburton Company (HAL) stock was down on Monday following a warning about international weakness for 2017 in its earnings report.

Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Won’t Survive Unless …

Whole Foods gets a lot of the credit for creating the organic and natural food market, but the market has changed considerably. Now, WFM needs to adapt.

AT&T Inc. (T) Stockholders: Beware the CNN Spinoff!

I don’t see why a CNN spinoff would be a good idea for shareholders of AT&T stock or why anyone would buy stock of this theoretical company.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Suit Against Qualcomm, Inc. (QCOM) Is the Real Deal

Qualcomm (QCOM) takes a big bite out the profits from Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone franchise. A lawsuit could lead to better margins for AAPL stock.

Why Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Is a Poor Play on Oil

Exxon Mobil (XOM) might be a good holding. However, for investors convinced that oil prices might rise, Exxon stock isn't the best choice.

3 Key Blue-Chip Stocks Hogging All the Action

Wall Street just doesn’t seem interested in moving out of its two-month sideways funk, but these blue chips are where the action lies.

Procter & Gamble Co (PG) Stock Spikes on Earnings Beat

Procter & Gamble Co (PG) stock was up on Friday following the release of its earnings report for its fiscal second quarter of 2017.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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.