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 BlackBerry Ltd (BBRY) Stock Is Falling Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 9, 2015

BlackBerry Ltd shares fell today following a downgrade, lowered price target and dull outlook in coming years from Goldman Sachs.

DG Stock — 3 Things to Watch for Ahead of Earnings

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise Mar 9, 2015

DG stock is one to buy if latest earnings match the potential boom in consumer spending ability.

Why PayPal Will Thrive as an Independent Company

By Greg Gambone, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 9, 2015

Regardless of whether eBay or PayPal become acquisition targets after the completion of their separation, the future for investors looks bright. PayPal stock will thrive almost immediately.

Biggest Movers in Energy Stocks Now – WLL MPC HFC OAS

By Portfolio Grader Mar 9, 2015

Energy stocks rose broadly on Wall Street so far on Monday, with the sector seeing an overall increase of 0.1%.

GE Stock: Why does CEO Jeff Immelt Still Have a Job?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 9, 2015

Jeff Immelt did a great job of steering GE through the the 2009 financial crisis, but the company's stock performance is unacceptable. It's time for someone else to take over the reins of GE.

Monday’s Vital Data: Apple Inc. (AAPL), General Motors Company (GM) and Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR)

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 9, 2015

A look at what's important from top-10 options activity in Apple Inc. (AAPL), General Motors Company (GM) and Darling Ingredients Inc (DAR),

Kraft Foods Group (KRFT): How Safe Is That Dividend?

By Matt Thalman, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 9, 2015

Kraft's debt, weak revenue, and low earnings per share make KRFT shares and its 3.4% dividend a questionable investment.

5 Best Stocks Under $5 This Week

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 6, 2015

It was a good week for small biotechs and manufacturers of electronic components, and InfoSonics, McDermott International, Dot Hill Systems, Coronado Biosciences, and Asterias Biotherapeutics were some of the small stock leaders.

Why Darling Ingredients (DAR), Newmont Mining (NEM) and Esterline Technologies (ESL) Are 3 of Today’s Worst Stocks

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Mar 6, 2015

Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR), Newmont Mining Corp. (NEM) and Esterline Technologies Corporation (ESL) were Friday's biggest losers ... and that's saying something.