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.

Sirius XM Buying Pandora Is the Smart Move

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
SIRI stock is dropping on news that the company is paying $3.5 billion for Pandora, but the Pandora acquisition is the Sirius XM's best move.

Michael Kors Stock Slides Amid Buzz of a $2 Billion Versace Bid

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Michael Kors stock was falling Monday on rumors that the company is planning to make a $2 billion bid for Italian fashion company Versace.

Pandora Stock Jumps on $3.5 Billion SirusXM Deal

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Pandora stock was up Monday on news of a deal with rival music streaming service SirusXM (SIRI) that is worth $3.50 billion.

Biotech News: Why Amarin Stock Is Going Gangbusters Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Amarin stock is knocking it out the park today after releasing results from a recent clinical trial concerning supplement Vascepa.

Sears Stock Not Helped by CEO’s Restructuring Plan

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Sears stock isn't getting any help today from CEO Eddie Lampert's restructuring plan that looks to reduce the company's debt by 78%.

Did Comcast Stock Holders Lose By Winning Sky?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Comcast stock was off to the tune of 7% after the entertainment giant placed a winning bid for Sky. Investors just adopted a "show me" attitude.

The Tilray Bubble Has Popped, And TLRY Stock Still Has Further to Fall

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
The Tilray stock bubble has popped, and fundamental support doesn't come in until around $80.

Amazon Stock Could See New Highs Coming out of Its Latest Dip

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon faces trade wars and political opposition, which could hit the stock over the near-to-medium term.

Microsoft Stock: Dividend Investors Doth Protest Too Much

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
MSFT investors were disappointed by the 9.5% increase in the Microsoft stock dividend. Here’s why they’re misguided. 

Analysts Are Chasing AMD Stock Like the Rest of Us

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Analysts love AMD stock... now. Where were these people just a month ago, though, before Advanced Micro Devices took flight?

Tesla Model 3 Crash Test Rating 2018: It Earns Top NHTSA Safety Rating

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
The Tesla Model 3 (NASDAQ:TSLA) crash test rating for 2018 was released and the company passed with flying colors, garnering top marks from the National Highway Traffic…

American Airlines Baggage Fees Get a $5 Hike

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
American Airlines baggage fees increased by $5 per bag for tickets that are purchased starting on Friday, Sept. 21. AAL stock is up Friday.

Nordstrom’s Dirty, Taped Sneakers Spark Controversy at $530 a Pair

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Nordstrom's dirty taped sneakers have outraged consumers as many do not find them appealing and they are selling for a whopping $530 a pair.

New Law Makes Credit Freezes Free in All States

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
A new law has made credit freezes free in all states as a way of protecting consumers from identity theft. Doing so used to cost up to $12.

Should You Ignore the Short-Term Pain in Micron Stock?

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
Down-cycle fears will keep MU stock depressed in the near-term, but persistently strong fundamentals in Micron will win out in the long-term.

MiMedx Stock Shoots Higher After Earlier Drop

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
MiMedx (MDXG) stock was up more than 3% on Friday afternoon as the company said it will recover compensation paid to four senior executives.

Should You Buy Kroger Stock After Its No-Good, Terrible Month?

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Kroger stock stumbled on earnings earlier this month as top line growth came in short of expectations. Down double digits, should you buy KR?

Dividend Hike Might Signal a Top in Microsoft Stock

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft stock has risen nearly 400%. But a sub-10% dividend increase might not be enough to boost MSFT stock further.

Plastic Straw Ban 2018: California First State to Limit Restaurant Use

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
California has become the first state to implement a partial plastic straw ban on full-service restaurants. Here's what consuers should know.
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