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.

Target Earnings: TGT Stock Takes 13% Gain on Big Q3 Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 20, 2019

Target (TGT) earnings for the retail company's third quarter of 2019 have TGT stock soring Wednesday on strong results for the period.

Betting on Microsoft Stock Means Betting on Regulatory Capture

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2019

Microsoft continues to benefit from cloud investments. But to secure market dominance, it MSFT stock must survive antitrust regulations.

Qualcomm Stock Is Still a Good Stock If You Can Wait Until 2020

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2019

Qualcomm's recent earnings report was fine enough. But traders are waiting to see what happens with 5G deployment in 2020.

Comparative Performance Will Determine the Future of PayPal Stock

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2019

PayPal stock, like all payments stocks, should move higher long term, but it may struggle to outperform the growing number of competitors.

BP Stock Is Not the Best Value in the Energy Sector

By Brad Kenagy Nov 20, 2019

Investors are attracted to the energy sector because of high yields. After examining BP, I do not believe the stock presents a good value.

Saudi Aramco IPO Resembles WeWork, Raising Concerns Over Economy

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2019

If Saudi Aramco isn't the gusher of wealth it appeared to be, where will the capital come from to fund the global economy?

With Mike Sievert in the Wings, Don’t Bet Against T-Mobile Stock

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2019

With an approval in sight for the T-Mobile-Sprint merger, CEO John Legere is handing off the combined company to number two Mike Sievert

There’s a Bumpy Road Ahead for MU Stock

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2019

Trade tension between the U.S. and China has the potential to continue hurting MU stock in the near term, but the firm looks poised to deliver in the long run.

Marching Towards Cash Flow Profitability, Lyft Stock Is More Valuable

By Mark R. Hake, CFA Nov 20, 2019

Marching towards cash flow profitability, Lyft stock becomes more valuable. Now that Lyft has posted two full quarters of positive cash flow from operations, Lyft stock is gaining value.

Continued User Growth Is Going to Send SNAP Stock Higher

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2019

Today, user growth is lifting Snap stock. Developments in AR may sustain Snapchat’s growth in the coming years.

Uber Stock Roiled by Clash Between Global Ambition and Finances

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 20, 2019

Both Uber stock and LYFT represent practical ways to profit from the on-demand sharing economy. However, your patience and tolerance for risk will dictate which one you buy.

Urban Outfitters Earnings: URBN Stock Plummets 10% on Q3 Miss

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 19, 2019

Urban Outfitters (URBN) earnings for the lifestyle retail company's fiscal third quarter of 2020 have URBN stock nosediving Tuesday.

Medtronic Earnings: 5 Things for MDT Stock Investors to Know

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 19, 2019

Medtronic (MDT) earnings for the medical device company's fiscal second quarter of 2020 are out, but MDT stock isn't moving much Tuesday.

JinkoSolar Earnings: JKS Stock Juiced 12% by Q3 Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 19, 2019

JinkoSolar (JKS) earnings for the solar panel manufacturer's third quarter of 2019 have JKS stock lighting up on Tuesday.

Kohl’s Earnings: KSS Stock Craters 19% on Mixed Q3, Lowered Outlook

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 19, 2019

Kohl's (KSS) earnings for the retail company's third quarter of 2019 have KSS stock falling hard on Tuesday due to an EPS miss.

Activision Blizzard Stock Gets the Strategy It Deserves

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 19, 2019

After a slow but steady rise throughout 2019, a disappointing Q3 earnings report has taken the wind out of the sails of ATVI stock. But what some investors may not appreciate is the underlying strategy shift that has occurred at Activision Blizzard.