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.

TSLA – Feds Open Official Safety Probe into Tesla Fires

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Federal regulators have launched an investigation into Tesla Motors' Model S electric cars after three TSLA vehicle fires were reported in recent weeks.

Salesforce Earnings Slap Around CRM Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Salesforce earnings were in-line with expectations for the most recent quarter, but a lackluster outlook sent CRM stock sinking in early morning trading.

Oracle Buys Bitzer Mobile in Bring-Your-Own-Device Bid

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Oracle has acquired Bitzer Mobile, a developer of security technology for corporate networks with BYOD policies.

Gold Falls While Equities Surge

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Rising equities markets weakened gold's appeal to investors, sending the precious metal down sharply in Monday trading.

Solar Stocks – JKS Jumps After Posting Profit

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Solar stocks are turning heads once again, with strong earnings sending JinkoSolar stock up more than 17% today to bring its year-to-date totals to 460%.

KKD Stock – Still Soaring, But Can It Last?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Krispy Kreme stock keeps on defying gravity, with shares up 40% since tripping after its Q2 earnings. Will Q3 earnings send KKD even higher?

Monday’s Biggest Stock Losers: REGI, FU, and More

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
In early trading Monday, REGI and FU were just a few of the biggest stock losers for the morning.

Small Cap Stocks – Why ICLD Is Soaring

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
Small cap stocks often make huge gains in a small period -- and InterCloud System is the latest example. ICLD stock up around 45% in this morning's trading.

What’s Warren Buffett Up To?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Warren Buffett and his team are investing in oil, investment banks and DaVita dialysis centers. Should you?

Gold Posts Weekly Gain on Renewed Stimulus Confidence

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Renewed belief that the Fed will postpone tapering sent gold higher on Friday to end the week with slight gain.

Sizzling Pandora Stock Continues to Squeeze the Shorts

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pandora stock has been in tune with investors this year, even though short sellers having been pumping up their positions.

4 Brands Nestle Might Sell Next (And Who Would Buy Them)

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
With 8,000 brands under its belt, Nestle could afford to get slimmer. Here's a look at which brands might go up for sale, and who might buy them.

Wait Until After Home Depot Earnings to Buy

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A bunch of traders have piled into HD stock over the past few days, but the smart money is waiting until after the Home Depot earnings to pull the trigger.

JWN – What It Will Take for Nordstrom Stock to Get in Gear

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Nordstrom earnings weren't terrible, but a few red flags were waving for JWN stock investors thanks to weak revenue and same-store sales.

Gold Jumps on Yellen Testimony

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose sharply in Thursday trading after Fed chair nominee Janet Yellen made comments before the Senate that appeared to support continued stimulus.

KSS – Kohl’s Drops Hard on Awful Earnings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
KSS stock dropped fast Thursday after a third-quarter Kohl's earnings report that fell below an already-lowered bar.

CROX Stock Is Still Kicking

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sources say shoe-maker Crocs will not go private, but may seek an alternative deal with a private equity firm, including the sale of a stake in CROX.

Walmart Earnings Up, But WMT Cuts Q4 Outlook

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thursday morning's Walmart earnings report had a little to like, but a lot to worry about, prompting an early-morning slide in WMT stock.

Has JNJ Finally Moved Past Its Quality-Control Woes?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Johnson & Johnson is throwing off billions of dollars to settle quality-control cases, but has Alex Gorsky ensured the worst is over for JNJ?
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