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.

Tesla Should Go Private, But Don’t Bank on It Happening

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 20, 2018

Investors may not want to bank on Tesla going private. There are just too many moving parts to get the deal done at TSLA.

Why Lannett Company Stock Is Crashing Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 20, 2018

Lannett Company (LCI) stock was falling hard Monday on an update concerning one of its partnerships and its outlook for fiscal 2018.

PepsiCo’s Nooyi Goes Out With a SodaStream Fizz

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 20, 2018

Analysts cheered Pepsi's deal to buy SodaStream for $3.2 billion, believing Pepsi can take the brand global and move Pepsi beyond sodas. But it's not so cut and dry.

When It Comes to FANG, Netflix Stock Clearly Is the Weakest Link

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Aug 20, 2018

NFLX stock is 25% off recent highs, and with good reason, as increasing competitive threats are converging on a perfect valuation.

The 5 Best-Performing Stocks of Last Week

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 20, 2018

Last week's best-performing stocks came from retail, tech and consumer goods. While most climbed on earnings, others climbed on exciting new deals and signs that their plans are working.

Nordstrom’s Doing Its Best to ‘Fight the Ugly’

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 18, 2018

Nordstrom is fighting the trend of Americans dressing down, offering premium merchandise with service and convenience -- and JWN stock is soaring as a result.

Should You Buy 58.Com Inc After Boffo Earnings?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2018

Like other Chinese stocks, 58.Com has had a bad year so far. But the latest earnings report was very encouraging, as the company had a strong beat on the top and bottom lines. Although, more importantly, the long-term trends look particularly attractive.

NVDA Stock Down Despite Beating Earnings and Revenue Estimates

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2018

NVDA stock fell despite beating earnings and revenue estimates, but this may eventually create an opportunity to buy the world's most important chip company at a reasonable price.

3 Earnings Reports to Watch Next Week

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2018

The retail sector takes center stage this week, with earnings reports from some of the sector's giants. After a big rebound so far this year, the news is going to have to be strong to keep the retail gains going -- or even intact.