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.

Why You Should Buy PayPal Stock Instead of Square Stock

By Mark R. Hake, CFA
You should buy PayPal stock instead of Square stock. Square is growing faster but PayPal is more profitable and PYPL stock is cheaper.

Square Stock and the Upside of a “Less Cash” Society

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although Square stock has incurred some volatility, the longer-term outlook for the payment processing specialist is favorable considering society’s push in decreasing cash usage.

It’s Officially Time to Worry About Amazon Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Amazon stock price has faded — and its risks are rising. The issues facing AMZN stock seem more significant than they've been in years.

This Turnaround May Already Be Priced into GE Stock

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Electric's turnaround is still in progress. But the recent rally in the GE stock price may already factor in success. All bets are off whether GE or soar or sink in its turnaround. I'm not willing to take that risk. But investors who believe that GE will not only survive, but thrive as a leaner entity, should consider buying shares today.

Dispatching Travel and Review Sites Is the Next Big Google Stock Catalyst

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alphabet is taking major advertising dollars in the online travel market. But will its moves here put it in the regulatory crosshairs in 2020?

Interested in Chesapeake Energy Stock? Consider CHK’s Bonds First.

By Brad Kenagy
Shares of Chesapeake stock have fallen significantly. In cases like CHK, the best course of action is to examine the bonds.

Amarin Stock’s Big Q4 Gains May Not Last as Big Dogs are Barking

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thanks to the effective cardiovascular drug Vascepa, Amarin stock has enjoyed an outsized performance so far this year. However, over the horizon stands big pharmaceutical competitors that are ready to spoil the party.

What’s Next for Uber Stock After Markets Soured on the Shares?

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors are growing impatient with the quarterly losses posted by UBER and with Uber stock. Can Uber recover?

Zuckerberg Must Embrace Governance to Sustain Facebook Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook is now fighting governments for the right to act with legislative authority in regulating speech and payments.

What Does Xerox Bid Mean for HP Stock Approaching Earnings?

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Xerox is trying to buy out Hewlett Packard. Meanwhile, HP has earnings coming up in a few days. What's it all mean for HP stock?

A Q3 Beat May Not Be Enough for Autodesk Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although ADSK stock has historically moved higher on the underlying company’s innovative software solutions, the broader costs that Autodesk’s clients must incur may impose a headwind to shares.

Watch the Warning Signs in Advanced Micro Devices Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Advanced Micro Devices stock still has upside potential in this rally, but it is important to study the charts for the right entry points.

Amazon Stock Continues to Sputter  

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Suddenly, Amazon stock isn’t looking so hot, and that’s bad news for the owners of AMZN stock.

What the Fintech Merger Mania Means for Charles Schwab Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Charles Schwab is trying to buy TD Ameritrade to afford the tech improvements needed to compete with cloud-based players like Robinhood.

5 Lottery Stocks With Huge Upside — And a Real Chance of $0

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
These 5 stocks all have a real chance of winding up at zero — but if they can avoid that outcome, they could easily triple or more.

Don’t Buy Cronos Stock on the U.S. House Committee Vote

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
CRON stock should become an eventual winner for investors, but the rally sparked by the vote in the U.S. House will likely not last.

All Bets Are Off With Square Stock as Rivals Heat Up Payments Competition

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor
At Square stock's current valuation, investors should stay on the sidelines. All bets are off where SQ stock will trade in 2020.

Intuit Earnings: INTU Stock Dips Despite Q1 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Intuit (INTU) earnings for the tax software company's fiscal first quarter of 2020 have INTU stock down after markets closed on Thursday.

Gap Earnings: GPS Stock Up 4% on Strong Q3 Results

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Gap (GPS) earnings for the apparel retailer's fiscal fourth quarter of 2019 have GPS stock up in after-hours trading on Thursday.
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