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.

It’s All About Kubernetes for VMW Stock

Although VMware put up a surprisingly strong Q3 earnings report, VMW stock has printed much red ink due to credibility issues surrounding the underlying company’s cloud ambitions.

What the MORE Act Means for Cannabis Stocks

The MORE Act is one of two marijuana bills making their way through Congress. The MORE Act is good news for the legalization effort, but it likely won't be a game-changer for cannabis stocks.

Larry Culp Must Follow Through on Plans to Turn General Electric Around

GE stock is one of the top performing stocks of 2019. However, much of the stock's growth is based on Culp's future plans.

Wait For News of a Signed Trade Deal Before Buying Alibaba Stock

Although Alibaba stock might tempt investors, the U.S.-China trade war has garnered a reputation for unpredictability. Therefore, it’s best to wait for a deal before diving in.

Who’s Ultimately Right About GE Stock?

Although a mess from front to back, General Electric stock has an excellent leadership team, beginning with head honcho Larry Culp.

Nokia Stock Has Lost Everybody Except the Contrarians

Since the Great Recession, NOK stock has been a disappointment. Unfortunately, Nokia’s Q3 earnings report didn’t help matters, making shares a risky trading opportunity for risk-tolerant contrarians only.

Aphria Stock Could Be the Best Play for Cannabis Contrarians

Aphria executives believe oversupply fears are overstated. If they're right, APHA stock can soar.

Coupa Software Earnings: COUP Stock Dips Despite Beating Estimates

Coupa Software (COUP) earnings for the tech company's fiscal third quarter of 2020 have COUP stock down after markets closed Monday.

Apache News: APA Stock Tumbles 12% on Disappointing Update

Apache (APA) news for Monday concerning an operational update has APA stock taking a beating as it doesn't provide details to investors.

OLLI Stock Falls 9% as Ollie’s Bargain Outlet CEO Dies Unexpectedly

Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) is seeing OLLI stock fall on Monday following the unexpected news of CEO Mark Butler's death.

Kodiak Sciences News: Why KOD Stock Is Rocketing 64% Higher

Kodiak Sciences (KOD) news about the company selling royalty rights for $225 million has KOD stock heading higher on Monday.

Roku News: ROKU Stock Plunges 14% on Morgan Stanley Downgrade

Roku (ROKU) news for Monday about a downgrade from Morgan Stanely and a new price target has ROKU stock taking a beating.

Can Advanced Micro Devices Stock Surge to $50? 

Advanced Micro Devices stock has been red-hot lately. Once AMD stock cools off though, will it have enough energy to get to $50?

Is IQiyi Stock Still Worth Betting On?

IQiyi is fighting a slow advertising market, but is gaining subscribers rapidly in third-tier cities where people have more time to watch its shows. This should keep IQ stock on your radar for some time.

Two Years Later, Snap’s App Redesign Looks Like It Was the Right Move

In late 2017, Snap announced a controversial redesign of Snapchat, a move that cost it millions of users, but is paying off two years later.

Qualcomm Stock Continues to Retreat

Qualcomm stock is retreating from a record high set after its Q4 earnings were reported, but will QCOM slide into 2020 or return to growth?

Aphria Stock May Be Headed Higher, But It’s Too Soon to Tell

Canadian cannabis producer Aphria hit an all-time low of $3.76 Nov. 19. Since then, Aphria stock has recovered nicely. Is that the bottom?

Guidance Points Us to a Fair Value for Amazon Stock

Amazon stock will benefit from a huge free cash flow gain In Q4. But I anticipate a rich FCF yield, so hold off on AMZN stock.

The Case for Amazon Stock Weakens With Declining Cloud Service Margins

Much of the valuation in Amazon depends on AWS. But operating margins in this segment are declining, which muddies the case for AMZN stock.