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.

Slack Earnings: WORK Stock Falls 21% Despite Beating Q4 Estimates

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 12, 2020

Slack (WORK) earnings for the communications company's fiscal fourth quarter of 2020 have WORK stock taking a beating after-hours Thursday.

Oracle Earnings: ORCL Stock Heading 4% Higher on Q3 Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 12, 2020

Oracle (ORCL) earnings for the computer tech company's fiscal third quarter of 2020 have ORCL stock up after-hours Thursday.

Dollar General Earnings: Market Chaos Crushing DG Stock Despite Beats

By Nick Clarkson, Web Editor Mar 12, 2020

Dollar General earnings for the company's fourth quarter of 2019 were promising, but the broader market tumult is crushing DG stock.

Keep Calm And Don’t Trade TTD Stock Just Yet

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2020

Longer-term TTD stock has a lot going for it, but as a growth stock upstart a less-fit market environment demands patience rather than purchasing.

Aphria Needs Strong Sales Growth to Rise High Again

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2020

What does the future look like for Aphria stock? It depends on its success in growing market share and international sales.

Why iBio Pharma Stock Is Not for Timid Investors Despite Great Potential

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2020

Unless there are positive updates regarding a potential coronavirus vaccine soon, the run for new highs may be over in IBIO stock for now.

Pfizer Stock Remains a Cautionary Tale For Investors

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2020

Pfizer has seriously underperformed in recent years. Down 10.8% year to date, Pfizer stock remains an underdog.

Aurora Cannabis Needs a White Knight

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2020

With bankruptcy being an increasingly realistic prospect for Aurora Cannabis, Aurora stock faces significant danger. As a result, it needs a bailout but that's also perhaps the only viable play left.

Production and Employee Cuts Make CGC Stock Look Really Risky

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2020

Canopy Growth (NYSE:CGC) is the world’s largest cannabis producer by market capitalization, but it’s getting a little smaller in terms of production capacity and employee…

The Top Reason Investors Should Avoid Microsoft Stock

By Ian Cooper, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2020

While Microsoft may be one of the best opportunities, it's best to avoid MSFT stock until we have further clarity on the JEDI contract issue.

Always Risky OCGN Stock Just Got More Treacherous

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2020

Even in the best of circumstances, OCGN stock was never for the faint of heart. With the coronavirus raging everywhere, I’m not sure for whom Ocugen is appropriate.

Gilead Sciences Stock: Still Cheap but Don’t Count On a Coronavirus Rally

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2020

Gilead Sciences has scored a lot of attention with its drug that may treat coronavirus. That doesn't necessarily make GILD stock a buy yet, though.

Skip Southwest Airlines Stock and Buy the JETS ETF Instead

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 12, 2020

If you’re eyeing Southwest Airlines because you feel LUV stock is on sale, you might want to consider this ETF instead.

Don’t Buy Inovio Stock on Hopes for a Vaccine

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Mar 12, 2020

Coronavirus hysteria on Wall Street is temporary. When it passes, INO stock could turn into a "look out below" situation.