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.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhone 11 Pro Max Contains Bilateral Charging Components

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 20, 2019

Friday's Apple Rumors include code in iOS 13 that suggests smart battery cases are coming, the release of tvOS 13 GM for developers and more.

XLNX Stock Sinks on Xilinx CFO Departure

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 20, 2019

XLNX stock was hit hard on Friday following news that Xilinx (XLNX) is losing its CFO once its fiscal second quarter of 2020 closes.

JCPenney News: Why JCP Stock Is Surging Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 20, 2019

JCPenney news about the company avoiding bankruptcy and speaking with its lenders to manage debt has JCP stock up on Friday.

McDermott International News: MDR Stock Skyrockets on Possible Sale of Tech Unit

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 20, 2019

McDermott International news for Friday about the oil company considering a sale of its tech unit has MDR stock heading higher.

7 Worst Stocks in the S&P 500 in 2019

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Sep 20, 2019

While the markets have roared higher in 2019, these stocks have been crashing. But some of them could rebound soon.

3 Reasons Canopy Growth Stock Should Be a Long-Term Winner

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 20, 2019

CGC stock is poised to be a long-term winners thanks to deals with Constellation Brands and its acquisition of Acreage Holdings.

Is Splunk Stock or Wayfair Stock Better?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 20, 2019

Splunk and Wayfair are two stocks in different industries both losing money. Here’s why Splunk stock is the easy choice.

IBM Stock Gets a Blockchain Pop

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 20, 2019

IBM stock got a pop on Thursday after news that the company closed a deal for its IBM Blockchain Platform.

Alphabet Stock Made Lemonade With Google Fiber’s Lemons

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 20, 2019

Google's cloud service has created a re-seller that beats AT&T at its own wireless game. Alphabet stock's valuation is four times that of T.

Apple and 4 Other Tech Stocks on the Move

By William Roth, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Sep 20, 2019

Cheap money has been a motivator of higher asset prices over the last 10 years. It's no surprise tech stocks are perking up as momentum returns.

Micron Stock Needs a Catalyst and a Trade Truce Can Provide It

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 20, 2019

With Micron stock enjoying a robust performance this year, investors are looking forward to the company’s Q4 earnings to provide a lift. However, the U.S.-China trade war talks in October is what will have the biggest impact on shares.

The Best Way to Approach Advanced Micro Devices Stock As It Drifts Lower

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 20, 2019

With AMD stock down 10% since Q2 earnings were reported at the end of July, is now the time to make an investment?

Cronos Group Stock is Still Expensive Despite Allure of International Plans

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 20, 2019

To be fair, Cronos posted an increase in sales during the second quarter, but its negative cash flow position also rose and some analysts continue questioning the company's position in its home market of Canada.