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.

Hottest Energy Stocks Now – SGYP SNP SXL NGLS

By Portfolio Grader Jul 15, 2015

Energy stocks fell broadly on Wall Street so far on Wednesday, with the sector seeing an overall decline of 0.7%.

Amazon Prime Day: Walmart (WMT) Won’t Win by Copycatting

By Craig Adeyanju, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2015

While Walmart (WMT) wants to show that it cares more about consumers, it's still going to be the loser in the Amazon Prime Day retail war.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Are Better Than They Look (JNJ)

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2015

The latest Johnson & Johnson earnings report is better than it looks on the surface. Here's a closer look at what that means for JNJ stock.

Yum Stock: Earnings Show Slow-But-Steady Improvement

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 15, 2015

Yum Brands' earnings show that its turnaround is continuing, built mostly on the company's results in China.

Why GoPro Stock Is Regaining Ground

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 14, 2015

GoPro stock is moving higher this morning after a bullish Barclays note ... kind of.

Psych! Report on Twitter Buyout Is a Sham! (TWTR)

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Jul 14, 2015

Twitter shares were sent for a quick loop Tuesday after a fraudulent report claimed TWTR was being bought out for $31 billion.

Chinese Chipmaker Makes an Offer for Micron Technology (MU)

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 14, 2015

Tsinghua Unigroup has made a buyout offer for Micron Technology. Here's a look at what that means for MU stock.