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.

Inovio Stock Is Entirely Dependent on Its Coronavirus Vaccine

By Mark R. Hake, CFA May 20, 2020

Nothing else matters with Inovio Pharmaceuticals. Keep a close eye on its vaccine, because that's all that's driving INO stock here.

Warren Buffett Isn’t Buying Because You Soon May Need the Cash

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor May 20, 2020

Warren Buffett is holding cash in his Berkshire Hathaway because it's unclear what losses insurance companies will have to cover.

It’s Unlikely a Rebound in Oil Prices Can Save Chesapeake Stock

By InvestorPlace Research Staff May 20, 2020

Chesapeake Energy continues to flirt with bankruptcy. For that reason, investors should leave CHK stock completely alone.

This New Business Transformation Plan Makes Aurora Stock Interesting

By Faisal Humayun, InvestorPlace Contributor May 20, 2020

Medicinal cannabis growth to be sluggish. Recreational cannabis can be a margin game changer. Cost cutting to slow down cash burn.

Visa Stock Jumped on Positive Vaccine News But It’s Not All That

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor May 20, 2020

With the possibility of an effective coronavirus vaccine recently revealed, blue-chip investments like V stock jumped higher. Still, the fine print suggests prospective buyers should remain cautious.

Royal Caribbean’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor May 20, 2020

Royal Caribbean could double or get cut in half within the next few months, or even weeks. It's all or nothing for RCL stock.

A Slow Recovery Is at Hand for BP Stock

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor May 20, 2020

Although the general investment sentiment regarding oil companies is still mixed, BP stock should stabilize in the coming months.

Royal Caribbean’s Latest Bond Sales Helps Secure Future

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor May 20, 2020

Even with its new liquidity, RCL stock remains off-limits to all but the most aggressive investors. The risks remain very real.

General Electric and the Perils of Larry, Episode 3: The Aircraft Disaster

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor May 20, 2020

General Electric CEO Larry Culp seemed to have things turned around. Then, the pandemic made the aviation unit a disaster area, taking GE stock with it.

Urban Outfitters Earnings: URBN Stock Drops 4% on Poor Q1 Performance

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 19, 2020

Urban Outfitters (URBN) preliminary earnings for the retail company's first quarter of 2020 have URBN stock falling after-hours Tuesday.

Humana Stock Faces a Paradox That Will Determine Its Short-Term Growth

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor May 19, 2020

The bullish case for HUM stock centers on patients rescheduling elective procedures in the coming months. But what if that doesn't happen?

SINA Earnings: SINA Stock Pops on Q1 Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 19, 2020

SINA (SINA) earnings for the Chinese tech company's first quarter of 2020 have its stock up on Tuesday after beating estimates.

Kohl’s Earnings: KSS Stock Slammed 8% Following Q1 ‘Coronavirus’ Miss

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 19, 2020

Kohl's (KSS) earnings for the retail company's first quarter of 2020 have KSS stock falling on Tuesday after massively missing EPS estimates.

Big Dividends Aren’t a Good Enough Reason to Own Energy Transfer Stock

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor May 19, 2020

It might be tempting, but don't get pulled into the dividend trap with ET stock. Here's why you should avoid Energy Transfer now.

Advance Auto Parts Earnings: AAP Stock Rides 4% Higher on Q2 Outlook

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer May 19, 2020

Advance Auto Parts (AAP) earnings for the retail company's first quarter of 2020 have AAP stock heading higher on Tuesday.

If Nio Skyrockets, You May Want to Thank President Trump

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor May 19, 2020

A lack of comprehensive EV infrastructure was among the many headwinds impacting Nio stock. But post-coronavirus, geopolitical rumblings may benefit NIO and other Chinese EV makers.