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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.

Even This Cheap, It’s Hard to Make a Case for Chesapeake Energy Stock

Could Chesapeake Energy stock rally 20% to 30% from here? Yes. But that doesn't mean CHK stock doesn't have risks. In fact, far from it.

Buy the Bloodshed in Twitter Stock After the Q4 Earnings Release

Twitter stock tumbled badly following the underlying company’s Q3 earnings report and unfortunately, Q4 may not be so hot either. But there are enough positives in this story to warrant a contrarian mindset.

US Steel Earnings: X Stock Heading 8% Higher on Strong Q4 Earnings

US Steel (X) earnings for the steel company's fourth quarter of the year have USX stock heading higher after-hours Thursday.

Visa Earnings: V Stock Falls 2% on Q1 Revenue Miss

Visa (V) earnings for the payment card company's fiscal first quarter of 2020 have V stock falling after markets closed on Thursday.

Electronic Arts Earnings: EA Stock Falls 2% After Releasing Q3 Results

Electronic Arts (EA) earnings for the video game company's fiscal third quarter of 2020 have EA stock taking a beating after-hours Thursday.

Amazon Earnings: AMZN Stock Soars 13% On Q4 EPS & Revenue Beat

Amazon (AMZN) earnings for the online retailer's fourth quarter of the year have AMZN stock soaring after-hours on Thursday.

United Parcel Service Earnings: UPS Stock Rides 7% Lower on Post Q4 Results

United Parcel Service (UPS) earnings for the delivery company's fourth quarter of 2019 have UPS stock falling on Thursday.

Coca-Cola Earnings: KO Stock Pops 3% on Strong Sales

Coca-Cola (KO) earnings for the soft drink company's fourth quarter of 2019 have KO stock increasing Thursday on a revenue beat.

Why Beyond Meat Stock Has an Important Achilles Heel

Beyond Meat stock has multiple, positive catalysts ahead. However, its product's health deficiencies could hurt the company at some point.

Despite Recent Moves, the Odds Are Against Fuel Cell Energy Stock

Add in a variety of negative factors, and shares could easily tumble back below $1/share. Does that mean go short FCEL? Watch out in this market! As seen with stocks like Nio, bad fundamentals does not mean shares can't rally higher on speculation alone. The smart move? Don't try to play FCEL stock. Look for less volatile opportunities elsewhere.

Is Alibaba Stock a Sell With the Coronavirus Outbreak?

BABA stock is getting hit on coronavirus worries, but investors should look past this short-term hiccup and decide if Alibaba is a good fit.

Apple Stock’s Record Quarter Shows Tech’s Deflation-Beating Power

Apple stock was up yesterday after the company reported record revenue. Apple is beating deflation when no other industry can.

Is Groupon Stock Worth Buying After MIG Capital Acquired a 5% Stake?

MIG Capital has acquired a 5% stake in GRPN stock. Is that a signal for investors to buy Groupon stock at this point?

Can You Trust the Second Act of BB Stock?

Based on its rough fiscal picture, it’s hard to recommend BB stock for conservative investors. But for contrarians not averse to risk, BlackBerry has an important take on the connected future.

Don’t Let Nokia’s 5G Promises Fool You, It’s Losing the Race

Nokia is losing the race in 5G base stations to Samsung and Ericsson. NOK stock is not suitable for investors of any age.

Will EA Stock Get a Fourth Consecutive Earnings Surprise?

According to InvestorPlace contributor Ian Cooper’s mid-January article, Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey believes EA will raise its 2020 guidance when it reports earnings. I’ll definitely be looking to see what the company says regarding future quarters, both in terms of the press release and earnings call.

Can the Rally of Shopify Stock Continue After SHOP’s Q4 Results?

Shopify stock has climbed with Q4 earnings approaching despite concerns about whether online holiday shopping sales were strong enough.

Is It Time to Go Long on VBIV Stock?

As a speculative pharmaceutical investment, VBIV stock is not for the faint of heart. However, the underlying business suggests some rationale for longer-term optimism.

Slack Stock Isn’t Oversold, It’s Just a Very Risky Investment

Slack ended the third quarter with more than 105,000 paid users, up 30% year over year. Also of note, it added 101 paid customers in the quarter who generate more than $100,000 in annual recurring revenue for the company and more than 50 that bring in $1 million or more annually.