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.

Right Now Slack Stock Faces a Must-Hold Support Level

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Slack stock just can't find any upside momentum, as the bulls fail to push the stock through key resistance. Here's a look at the charts now.

Do Not Buy Aurora Cannabis Before Seeing Blood in the Greenhouses

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the long run, Aurora Cannabis offers compelling exposure to the legal marijuana industry. But the immediate fiscal challenges that the organization faces means that its equity will suffer in the nearer term.

It’s Unlikely That the Marketing Hype Driving BYND Stock Is Sustainable

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
The allure of BYND stock is that the concept appears fresh. But that’s only because of the underlying company’s marketing campaign. In reality, there’s nothing new under the sun.

One Event Shows All the Key Hopes and Challenges for General Electric

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
The healthcare business should provide key support for General Electric's turnaround. The company's Investor Day for the business shows there's a tough road ahead.

Amarin Stock is at Sky-High Levels Already Assumes All the Good News

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
Amarin stock is at sky high levels assuming all the good news. The FDA drug approval was anticipated and the AMRN stock price had implied it already.

Progress on One Key Metric Should Power a 21% GE Stock Rally to $14

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Electric is trying to the end year on a high note. The question now becomes, can GE stock maintain momentum in 2020?

Nike Earnings: NKE Stock Dips 1% Despite Beatings Estimates for Q2

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Nike (NKE) earnings for the athletic wear company's fiscal second quarter of 2020 have NKE stock down in after-hours trading on Thursday.

Scholastic Earnings: SCHL Stock Heads 12% Higher on Q2 Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Scholastic (SCHL) earnings for the publishing company's fiscal second quarter of 2020 have SCHL stock soaring after markets closed Thursday.

Darden Restaurants Earnings: DRI Stock Slips 6% on Slumping Sales

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Darden Restaurants (DRI) earnings for the restaurant company's fiscal second quarter of 2020 have DRI stock falling on Thursday.

Conagra Earnings: CAG Stock Soars 18% on Big Q2 Beats

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Conagra (CAG) earnings for the packaged food company's fiscal second quarter of 2020 have CAG stock soaring higher on Thursday.

Accenture Earnings: 5 Things for ACN Stock Investors to Know

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Accenture (ACN) earnings for the professional services company's fiscal first quarter of 2020 have ACN stock up on Thursday.

Rite Aid Earnings: RAD Stock Rockets 43% Higher on Better-Than-Expected Q3

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Rite Aid (RAD) earnings for the U.S. pharmacy company's third quarter of fiscal 2020 have RAD stock flying high on Thursday.

Why Microsoft Stock Might Take a Pause in 2020

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
MSFT stock posted massive gains in 2019, but a higher valuation and a lack of catalysts increase the likelihood of a correction in 2020.

Can Aurora Stock Put More Time on the Clock?

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
You won’t find too many people arguing that ACB stock is the ugliest among the cannabis majors. But if Aurora can just hold on, compelling global catalysts exist.

Bridging the Web and Telephone Systems Powers Twilio Stock, but Carries Risks

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Twilio stock has slumped 35% since July, but investment analysts have TWLO pegged for a return to growth in 2020.

The Bitcoin Price Is Crumbling: Here’s How to Profit

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Many factors have likely converged to take down the price of bitcoin recently. However, in the bigger picture, the digital market may be setting up for another big rally.

Investors Should Avoid Nokia Stock in Favor of Ericsson Stock

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
NOK is the corporate world's answer to Murphy's Law, meaning that everything that can go wrong for the telecom equipment maker has gone wrong. While ERIC stock offers less of a potential upside, it is a safer bet than NOK stock.

Pair-Trading Cannabis Stocks: Go Long THC and Short CBD

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cannabis stocks have taken a huge hit in 2019 and will likely remain volatile while the industry goes through its growing pains. Long-term cannabis bulls can consider mitigating their portfolio risk by going long top legal cannabis producers and short CBD-focused stocks.

Nokia and the Problem with “Contrarian” Investing

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nokia's plunge might look to some like a contrarian opportunity. But investors need to understand what a "contrarian opportunity" truly is.
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