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.

Helios and Matheson Analytics Stock Is Crashing (Again)

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Jul 30, 2018

Helios and Matheson Analytics (HMNY) stock was plummeting today after experiencing troubles over the weekend with MoviePass.

Progressive Corporation Is a Great Business at a Lousy Price

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 30, 2018

Progressive Corporation has enjoyed a long winning streak. Make sure to take some profits before its business heads backs toward more normal levels of growth.

Caterpillar Earnings Confirm Last Quarter Was Not the ‘High-Water Mark’

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jul 30, 2018

CAT stock perks up after Caterpillar reports second quarter earnings beat, regardless of Q1 "high watermark" comment.

Supervalu’s Super Premium Implies Good Things for Other Grocers

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Jul 30, 2018

Supervalu's super premium buyout offer is an indication that M&A activity in the grocery sector is heating up. Here's a likely scenario laying out why two well-known retailers might want to each grab up a grocery chain to call their own.

5 High-Growth Stocks Headed for a Brick Wall

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Jul 30, 2018

High-growth stocks have been big losers this earnings season, and these five stocks could be the next high-growth players to join the bloodbath.

Tesla’s Stock Remains an Extremely Risky Investment

By Thomas Scarlett, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 30, 2018

The never-ending soap opera surrounding Tesla will add another chapter on Aug. 1, when the car maker is scheduled to release its second-quarter earnings report. After all the setbacks the company has endured this year, this could be a make-or-break moment for TSLA stock.

These 3 Factors Will Make or Break Tuesday’s Report From Apple

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jul 29, 2018

Owners of AAPL stock have much to think about before Tuesday's close, but these three matters are the key criteria heading into Apple's earnings report.

Amazon and Retailers Challenge Google and Facebook for Online Ad Revenue

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Jul 28, 2018

GOOGL stock and its reliance on online advertising revenue faces a threat, as online retailers compete by selling ads on their own websites.