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.

Who Is Randall Weisenburger and Why Did He Bet Big on Carnival?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Carnival director Randall Weisenburger bet big on CCL stock. Is there a method behind the madness?

Q1 Earnings Hold a Surprising Catalyst for GameStop Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
The coronavirus has likely turned most investors off of GameStop, but upcoming Q1 earnings represent a potential catalyst for GME stock.

Why You May be Finding it Hard to Commit to Qualcomm Stock

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are many reasons to believe in QCOM stock. But renewed tensions with China are creating headwinds that may blunt the stock's gains.

Minerva Neurosciences: NERV Stock Plummets 72% on Schizophrenia Study

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Minerva Neurosciences (NERV) is seeing NERV stock nosedive on Friday after announcing results from a recent schizophrenia study.

Party City News: Why PRTY Stock Is Surging 29% Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Party City (PRTY) is seeing massive gains to PRTY stock Friday following news of a Transaction Support Agreement with bondholders.

Williams-Sonoma Earnings: WSM Stock Rallies 14% Following Q1 Topper

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Williams-Sonoma (WSM) earnings for the retail company's first quarter of the year have WSM stock heading higher on Friday.

Why Virgin Galactic Is Still Dreaming of Space Travel

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
With risk-on sentiment appearing in the markets, a name like SPCE stock appears viable. However, this story has a long way to go before gaining credibility.

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals News: SNOA Stock Skyrockets 117% on COVID-19 Disinfectant

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals (SNOA) is in the news Friday after approval for a disinfectant of the novel coronavirus sent SNOA stock skyrocketing.

Canopy Growth Earnings: CGC Stock Crashes 19% On Losses, Charges

By Nick Clarkson, Web Editor
Canopy Growth earnings has CGC stock taking a beating on Friday after the company reported major losses in multiple areas during the quarter.

Twitter Stock Is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trump's attack on social media raises questions about Twitter's business model, as well as politics. Buy Square instead of Twitter stock.

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.
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