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.

Rite Aid Earnings: RAD Stock Takes Big Hit on Q4 Results, Reverse Stock Split Plan

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 11, 2019

The Rite Aid earnings for the company's fiscal fourth quarter of the year has RAD stock falling hard on Thursday with a revenue miss.

Weight Watchers News: WTW Stock Takes a Dive on Price Target Drop

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 11, 2019

Weight Watchers news about a new price target that is below its previous closing price has WTW stock falling on Thursday.

Why Buying Sony Stock Now Is a Speculative Play

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 11, 2019

Sony stock roared higher earlier this month amid speculation that Daniel Loeb’s Third Point hedge fund is building a stake in SNE stock.

Price Hikes Will Drive Netflix Stock Higher

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 11, 2019

High valuations in Netflix stock have never scared investors away. Plus, with price hikes and new content on the way, its prospects look good.

AMD Stock Is the Champion Chip Stock

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 11, 2019

AMD stock is already up big but there is more left in it. There is a catch-up trade opportunity for it to reset a new all time high.

Cannabis Stocks to Watch Ahead of the States Bill

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 11, 2019

For cannabis stocksm the States Bill could mean the Federal government stepping out of the way -- and providing new tailwinds.

Aphria’s $1 Billion Target: Fantasy or Reality?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 11, 2019

Aphria (NYSE:APHA) has a revenue target of $1 billion. Is the company just blowing smoke to move Aphria stock?

Here’s the Real Problem with Altria Overpaying for CRON Stock

By Luce Emerson, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 11, 2019

Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) was the latest in a frenzied string of M&A and partnerships in the cannabis sector. Marijuana stocks have been the target of billion-dollar investments, and the $102 billion market cap company and owner of veteran cigarette brands Marlboro, Parliament, and Virginia Slims, last month that it was investing approximately $1.8 billion in Canadian-based Cronos Group Inc (NASDAQ:CRON), which is listed both on the TSX as well as the NASDAQ.