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.

Zscaler Earnings: ZS Stock Soars 26% on Strong Q3 Beats

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Zscaler (ZS) earnings for the cloud security company's fiscal third quarter of 2020 have ZS stock flying higher on Friday.

Is Microsoft Stock About to Go Into a Lengthy Stall? 

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Interestingly, when you consider that Microsoft’s net income in fiscal 2000 was $9.42 billion, it grew just 29.4% over the next 15 years while revenues rose 307.6%, suggesting Microsoft’s share price didn’t do much in the first decade of the new millennium because of poor margins, not overzealous investors.

Why Moderna Stock Is Still Only Good for Speculators

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Moderna has become the stock market's great hope for a Covid-19 vaccine, but there are dozens of other candidates.

United Airlines Is a Little Bit Less Ugly

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
On the surface, economic reopening measures and improved consumer sentiment are net positives for UAL stock. But because of the extreme severity of the damage caused by the coronavirus, you’re better off avoiding this industry.

Southwest Is a Much Better Pick Now Than American Airlines Stock

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors looking to play the rebound in airline stocks should pass up AAL stock because the firm's shaky finances will hurt its recovery.

3 Reasons to Still Trust High-Flying Wayfair

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wayfair stock earlier surprised Wall Street due to robust demand. But it can still take investors on an upward ride thanks to improving economic conditions that many analysts don’t see.

J.C. Penney Stock Is Only Awesome if You Love Burning Money

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
With J.C. Penney’s bankruptcy, JCP stock may appeal to risk-tolerant speculators. But if you can’t afford burning money, stay away!

How This Week Highlights the Challenges Facing General Electric Stock

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
GE stock hasn't gotten off the mat, even as industrial peers have rallied. This week shows why investors are skeptical — and how GE isn't what it was.

Slim Vaccine Chances Make iBio Stock Too Speculative Here

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Every investor is betting on a vaccine. Unfortunately, the case for IBIO stock is simply too speculative, as its trials remain under wraps.

Marathon Oil Stock Will Continue to Limp Along as the Pandemic Continues

By Muslim Farooque, InvestorPlace Contributor
MRO stock is down 56% from last December, and it doesn't seem like stock will rally anytime soon considering the volatility in the market

AMD Stock May Look Weak, but There’s Still Lots of Opportunity

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It’s had a great run and there’s now evidence of better things to come, but AMD stock investors need to respect a good defensive game first

Discounted Alibaba Stock Is a Tempting Buy Now

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alibaba stock is likely to come under short-term pressure, but its aggressive growth rate makes it a good long-term play.

Avoid GE Stock? Depends if You’re Trading or Investing

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Electric may not make for a great investment, but GE stock it has some upside and a well-established bottom.

Salesforce.com Earnings: CRM Stock Falls 4% Regardless of Q1 Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Salesforce.com (CRM) earnings for the cloud software company's first quarter of fiscal 2021 have CRM stock on the move after-hours Thursday.

Costco Earnings: COST Stock Dips 2% Lower After Missing Q3 Estimates

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Costco (COST) earnings for the retail company's fiscal third quarter of 2020 have COST stock dipping lower after markets closed on Thursday.

Ulta Beauty Earnings: ULTA Stock Tumbles 3% on Major Q1 Miss

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) earnings for the cosmetics retailer's first quarter of 2020 have ULTA stock falling after-hours Thursday.

Dollar General Earnings: DG Stock Drops Despite Q1 Beats

By Nick Clarkson, Web Editor
Dollar General earnings on Thursday have DG stock lower despite the company soaring past EPS and revenue estimates from Wall Street.

Abercrombie & Fitch Earnings: ANF Stock Falls 11% on Massive Q1 Miss

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) earnings for the fashion retailer's first quarter of 2020 have ANF stock falling hard Thursday on major misses.

Sell Into Strength With “Too Hot to Touch” Carvana Stock

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Bottom line? If you own Carvana stock now, sell into strength. Otherwise, wait for a pullback before buying.
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