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.

McCormick Earnings: MKC Stock Soars 7% on Q3 Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 1, 2019

McCormick (MKC) earnings for the company's third quarter of 2019 has MKC stock heading higher Tuesday on a strong EPS beat.

IBM Stock Will Benefit from Low Investor Expectations

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2019

IBM stock has been rising in 2019, but investors still wonder if Big Blue can turn its acquisition of Red Hat into a revenue driver.

Hexo Stock Is Cheap on a Forward Basis—but Success Is Not Guaranteed

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2019

I remain on the fence with pot stocks, and Hexo is no exception. But if we finally get the anticipated market correction, the stock could be a buy. Keep it on your radar, and pounce if the Hexo stock price falls to a lower valuation.

The Force Is with Electronic Arts Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2019

Although Electronic Arts stock tumbled badly last year, shares are starting to look interesting because of EA’s Star Wars franchise.

Amazon Stock Is a Buy — And it Might Really Hit $2,400

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2019

AMZN stock is a buy with a price that’s significantly off its 2019 high and analyst price targets that represent big upside for investors.

The Tables Could Soon Turn Back in Favor of Tilray Stock

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 1, 2019

Tilray stock has been beaten to a pulp, like most other pot stocks. But, there's a nuance here that could readily reignite TLRY shares.

Chipotle Stock Needs a New Catalyst to Spice Things Up

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2019

Interestingly, once-embattled Chipotle has focused on staying true to its roots. That may have helped them recover, but with increasing competition against Chipotle stock, management must deliver new catalysts to keep investors interested.

Traders in Square Stock Must Balance Long, Short Term

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2019

SQ stock should become a huge winner long term, but Square could still face struggles due to short-term worries about SQ and the economy.

Why Disney Stock Might Fill the Gap

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2019

Disney stock soared after announcing Disney+. But old worries could send it back to where it traded before.

There’s More at Stake Than Set-Tops for Comcast Stock

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2019

Bribe existing customers to stay with Comcast by giving them one free set-top box equipped with 4K HDR, voice remote, and a digital interface. More importantly, anyone who is considering buying a Roku streaming player or a Smart TV equipped with the Roku operating system will think twice about their choice when they can get one for free by switching to Comcast.

Wait for the Post-Earnings Dust to Settle Before Buying ACB Stock

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2019

This has been a tough year for cannabis stocks, and ACB stock continues to slump two weeks after it was hammered by Q4 earnings.

Aurora Cannabis Has Become a ‘Blood in the Streets’ Opportunity

By Ian Cooper, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 30, 2019

Aurora Cannabis (ACB) stock has continously overpromised and underdelievered, but 'Cannabis 2.0' could be a major turning point for ACB stock holders.

Newell Brands News: NWL Stock Gets a 3% Boost by SunTrust Upgrade

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 30, 2019

Newell Brands (NWL) news for Monday about an upgrade and increased price target from SunTrust analysts has NWL stock higher.

Bed Bath & Beyond News: Upgrade Sends BBBY Stock 8% Higher

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 30, 2019

Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) news for Monday has BBBY stock heading higher following an upgrade from Wedbush analyst Seth Basham.

Dova Pharmaceuticals News: DOVA Stock Skyrockets 38% on Sobi Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 30, 2019

Dova Pharmaceuticals (DOVA) news for Monday about a $915 million deal with Swedish Orphan Biovitrum has DOVA stock flying high.

Alibaba Stock’s Growth Rate Keeps Investors Bullish

By Rohit Chhatwal Sep 30, 2019

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) has continued to report much higher revenue growth than its chief rival JD (NASDAQ:JD). This has increased Alibaba's slice of the Chinese e-commerce…