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.

Aurora Stock: Making the Right Moves, but Long Road to Cash Flows

By Faisal Humayun, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 9, 2019

Aurora Cannabis stock is attractive with regional growth, R&D investment and focus on high-margin products. Free cash flow still not in sight.

Maybe Amazon Will Wake up Rite Aid Stock, but It’s a Risky Bet

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Aug 9, 2019

The Amazon catalyst gives RAD stock unique breakout potential from today's depressed levels, but that potential is accompanied by ample risk.

5 Stocks Hitting New Highs Amid Trade War Turbulence

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Aug 9, 2019

The broader averages have tumbled in August, but some hot stocks have bucked the trend and instead surged to new highs.

Cronos and Aphria Stock Shift Marijuana Investing Sentiment

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 9, 2019

Marijuana stock investor have been dealing with negative investor sentiment for several months now. However, a new Cronos CBD deal and a huge positive reaction to Aphria earnings may have turned the tide.

Why General Electric Stock Is a Better Buy Following Earnings

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 9, 2019

Following earnings, you don’t have to decide between a turnaround in General Electric stock and an about-face in GE, rather it’s time to buy both.

GE’s Progress Doesn’t Mean General Electric Stock Is a Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 9, 2019

General Electric stock is up mightily this year, but GE Capital and its oil and gas units are potentially problematic for GE stock.

Risk-Takers Have a Reasonable Shot with BMY Stock

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 9, 2019

Political pressures regarding drug pricing and Bristol-Myers’ disappointing clinical trails have contributed to a disappointing performance for BMY stock. Still, much of this bearishness could be priced in already.

Micron Stock Will Head Higher Eventually, but Don’t Buy Now

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 9, 2019

MU stock now grapples with forces pulling the equity in both directions, but bears will probably hold more influence over Micron for now.

The Battleground That Is GE Stock

By Brad Kenagy Aug 8, 2019

General Electric is a battleground stock among investors and will continue to be a battleground as the turnaround progresses. n one side, you have investors and analysts who believe the worst is over and the turnaround is starting to take hold. On the other side, you have investors and analysts who think there is still more downside.