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.

VMware Earnings: VMW Stock Dips Despite Topping Q3 Earnings Guidance

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 29, 2018

VMware earnings (VMW) came in ahead of analysts' expectations on the profit and revenue front but VMW stock fell more than 0.7% after hours.

Splunk Stock Surges on Q3 Earnings, Revenue Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 29, 2018

Splunk stock (SPLK) is up over 3% after the bell on Thursday as the company's third-quarter results came in ahead of Wall Street's guidance.

HP Earnings: HPQ Stock Gains on in-Line Q4 Earnings, Revenue Beat

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 29, 2018

HP earnings (HPQ) were in line with Wall Street's expectations, while its revenue for its fourth quarter topped estimates, sending shares up.

GameStop Earnings: GME Stock Plummets on Weak 2018 EPS Outlook

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 29, 2018

GameStop earnings (GME) came in below analysts' expectations late Thursday, but GME stock was sliding as its 2018 outlook missed the mark.

The Market Is Worried About Apple Stock Again

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 29, 2018

Old concerns about Apple stock are coming back to the forefront. Will weakening iPhone sales sink AAPL stock?

Valuation Finally Has Caught up to Salesforce Stock

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Nov 29, 2018

A robust double-beat-and-raise Q3 earnings report underscores the long-term bull thesis for CRM stock, but valuation remains a headwind.

Payless Prank: Company Opens Fake Luxury Store “Palessi’, Fools Fashion Influencers

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 29, 2018

A recent Payless prank saw the shoe retailer opening up a fake luxury store called 'Palessi' to fool fashion influencers.

Dollar Tree Earnings: DLTR Stock Jumps on Q3 Earnings Beat

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 29, 2018

Dollar Tree earnings for the third quarter of 2018 sent DLTR stock on its way up Thursday with a solid earnings per share.

Abercrombie & Fitch Earnings: ANF Stock Soars on Blowout Q3

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 29, 2018

Abercrombie & Fitch earnings for the third quarter of 2018 was a blessing for ANF stock today with strong earnings per share and revenue.

Express Earnings: EXPR Stock Plunges on Q3 Earnings Report

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 29, 2018

The Express earnings report for the third quarter of the year was bad news for EXPR stock today, despite an EPS and revenue beat.

The IQ Stock Chart Shows Big-Move Potential

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 29, 2018

Shares of iQiyi have been under pressure since summer, but the charts are setting up for a big move one way or the other for IQ stock price.

Canopy Growth Stock Is Primed to Do Serious Damage

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 29, 2018

Investor sentiment has obviously gone negative for companies like Canopy Growth, but CGC stock needs just one catalyst to turn it around.

Is Lululemon Stock a Buy Before Earnings?

By Nov 29, 2018

Lululemon stock appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, LULU investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.