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.

Splunk Earnings: SPLK Stock Heading 6% Higher on Q3 Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 21, 2019

Splunk (SPLK) earnings for the data company's fiscal third quarter of 2020 have SPLK stock heading higher in after-hours trading on Thursday.

Nordstrom Earnings: JWN Stock Soars 8% on Q3 EPS Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 21, 2019

Nordstrom (JWN) earnings for the luxury store company's third quarter of 2019 have JWN stock soaring after markets closed on Thursday.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Earnings: BJ Stock Falls 8% on Mixed Q3

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 21, 2019

BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) earnings for the retail company's third quarter of 2019 have BJ stock taking a beating on Thursday.

Macy’s Earnings: M Stock Dips 2% on Lower-Than-Expected Guidance

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 21, 2019

Macy's (M) earnings for the retail chain's third quarter of 2019 have M stock down on Thursday on missed revenue and a poor outlook.

Why Electronic Arts Stock Desperately Needs a Catalyst

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2019

Electronic Arts stock continues to drift sideways. Modest gains could continue, but EA won't soar until something new comes along.

For Young Investors, Square Stock Is the Right Financial Play

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2019

Square stock rose sharply on an unexpected profit but it's still near the bottom of its trading range. It's also cheaper than other plays.

Roku Stock Will Be a Winner, But Its Valuation Is Getting Stretched

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Nov 21, 2019

ROKU will be a winner in the long-term. But valuation could short-circuit the current rally of Roku stock.

Why Valuation Friction May Short-Circuit Qualcomm Stock’s Rally

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Nov 21, 2019

Qualcomm will win over the next several years thanks to 5G, but near-term upside in QCOM stock will be limited by valuation friction.

Bank of America Stock Needs Help to Jump Start Its Rally

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2019

The price of Bank of America stock touched a post-crisis high, but has pulled back. External factors may drive BAC from here.

Aurora Stock Pops on Hope of Federal Marijuana Legalization

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2019

ACB stock rallied with a bill that would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level up for a vote. Analysts are upbeat on Aurora stock.

There Isn’t Any Good News That Can Save Nio Stock

By Ian Cooper, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2019

While the industry is in shambles, NIO stock has been the diamond in the rough. However, don't expect that to last long.

Time Will Tell if Pinterest Is an Idea or a Business

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2019

Although Pinterest stock has moved higher on a great idea, the concept itself isn’t inimitable, making shares rather risky.

As Canopy Growth Stock Stalls, Pot Investors Mull What Will Happen Next?

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2019

Canopy Growth faces plenty of tough problems ahead. So too, do its competitors. When will outsized growth return to CGC?