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.

AMZN: Amazon Stock Pops on Record Holiday Sales

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 26, 2018

Amazon stock (AMZN) is soaring close to 7% as the company's Prime subscription service helped propel its 2018 holiday sales to a new high.

Nike Stock Will Continue to Beat Expectations Despite Tariff Fears

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 26, 2018

NKE stock is a stock to own for the long term. Consider that even in treacherous markets, the Nike team beat all earnings expectations.

2018 Holidays: Boxing Day Meaning & Traditions

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 26, 2018

If you're wondering what the Boxing Day meaning is, we've got you covered. The day is a secular holiday that is celebrated after Christmas.

Caterpillar Stock Will Struggle Amid Challenges on Two Fronts

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 26, 2018

Despite solid fundamentals, CAT stock will contend with near-term challenges amid slowdowns of two key divisions. Investors shouldn't buy Caterpillar stock.

10 Stocks That Won Big in 2018

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Dec 26, 2018

Despite broader market turbulence in 2018, there were a few stocks that won big this year. Will these stocks stay hot in 2019?

The Music Has Stopped Playing for Micron Stock

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Dec 26, 2018

Rough first-quarter numbers and a dour second-quarter guide confirm that MU stock will remain weaker for longer.

Things Still Aren’t Pretty For JD Stock Holders But They Will Get Better

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Dec 26, 2018

The CEO won't be charged on rape allegations, and while good news, that won't fix what has become a broken JD stock.

Is Now the Best Time to Hit Pause on Walmart Stock?

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 26, 2018

The Walmart stock price may exhibit weakness in the near term that potential WMT investors should anticipate.

Tesla Stock Is Outrunning The Bear But It’s Unclear How Long That Will Last

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 26, 2018

Despite falling 21% this month, TSLA stock retains Elon Musk's reality distortion field. The Tesla stock price consequently has no relation to reality.