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.

Chick-fil-A Chicken Fingers: Spicy Chicken Strips Test Makes Headlines

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Chick-fil-A is spicing up its menu with the introduction of Spicy Chicken Strips, but they are only available for testing in certain areas.

T-Mobile Uncarrier Event 2018: 8 Biggest Highlights

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

T-Mobile had its Uncarrier event for 2018 on Wednesday morning, which was entirely focused on ways the company can improve the customer experience.

Pain Therapeutics Stock Skyrockets on Alzheimer’s Grant

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Pain Therapeutics (PTIE) stock was soaring Wednesday on news of a grant to study Alzheimer's disease from the National Institutes of Health.

Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock Surges on Upgrade

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) stock was up Wednesday on an upgrade and a new price target from analysts at Morgan Stanley.

Will Nordstrom Ride the Wave of Rising Consumer Spending Power?

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 15, 2018

Investors will be watching JWN stock closely tomorrow as Nordstrom reports its earnings and provides more insight as to how its omnichannel strategy is progressing.

Marijuana Stocks News: Why Canopy Growth Shares Are Soaring Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Aug 15, 2018

Canopy Growth (CGC) is leading marijuana stocks news today with a major investment into the company from Constellation Brands (STZ).

How to Trade JD.com Ahead of And After Its Earnings

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 15, 2018

JD stock has been trading terribly leading up to its second-quarter earnings. However, analysts have been upbeat about JD.

Walmart Stock Already Is Overpriced Going into Earnings

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 15, 2018

The earnings report on WMT stock will focus on e-commerce, but WMT stock would trade at a high valuation even with a favorable report.

Cisco Earnings Preview: A Dip Could Be a Buying Opportunity

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Aug 15, 2018

CSCO stock looks fairly valued headed into earnings, meaning that a big pop should be faded and a big dip should be bought.

India Is Flirting With China-Like Tech Policies and That’s Not Good News for FANG Stocks

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Aug 14, 2018

There isn't anything to worry about just yet, but if India adopts more China-like regulation policies, then FANG stocks could drop.

Why Xenetic Biosciences Just Surged 28 Percent

By Chris Lau, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 14, 2018

Xenetic Biosciences surged once again on a spike in volume. Could XBIO stock rally more and hold on to gains this time around?

Mark Cuban Sold His Twitter Stock: Should You?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 14, 2018

Twitter’s adjusted free cash flow in 2017 was $550 million, 24% higher than a year earlier, and significantly higher than 2015, its first year with positive FCF.