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.

What to Watch When Amazon Reports Q2 Numbers After the Close

A lot is riding on the upcoming Amazon earnings release. Here's a primer of what to pay particularly close attention to when AMZN stock reports.

Qualcomm (QCOM) Stock Soars as Earnings Smash Expectations

Qualcomm (QCOM) reported its latest quarterly earnings after hours Wednesday, posting better-than-expected profit that sent shares surging.

Paypal (PYPL) Stock Declines Despite Earnings, Revenue Beat

Paypal (PYPL) posted its latest quarterly earnings results after the bell on Wednesday, which topped analysts' expectations but sent shares sliding.

Visa (V) Earnings Top Expectations, Shares Dip Slightly

Visa (V) reported its earnings on Wednesday, which came in well ahead of what analysts were calling for, but shares fell a fraction of a percentage after hours.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock Rises on Earnings, Revenue Beat

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reported its latest quarterly earnings results after the bell Wednesday, which topped analysts' expectations and sent shares up.

Ford Motor (F) Stock Slides on Earnings Miss

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) stock was dropping after hours on Wednesday as the company unveiled its results for its latest quarters, which missed analysts' expectations. The…

Facebook (FB) Stock Sinks as Revenue Misses Expectations

Facebook (FB) stock was down more than 7% after the bell Wednesday as the company reported its latest quarterly earnings results, which underwhelmed.

GrubHub Stock Is Heading For $200, But Beware of Turbulence

GRUB stock is popping strong Q2 numbers, and the pathway to $200 has more visibility than ever before, but near-term valuation concerns are also quite large.

Elon Musk Allegedly Calls Tesla Critic’s Boss

A recent report claims that Elon Musk put some pressure on one of Tesla's (TSLA) critics, including the threat of a lawsuit.

Waymo Partners With Walmart for Grocery Pickup

Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet (GOOG,GOOGL), is teaming up with Walmart (WMT) for a special deal that gives customers a discount on groceries.

Last Minute Thought: Buy or Sell AMD Before Earnings?

AMD earnings will be quite good, but that doesn't necessarily imply a positive move for AMD stock in response.

Bloom Energy IPO: 9 Things to Know

Bloom Energy (BE) is holding its Initial Public Offering (IPO) today and 'InvestorPlace' has a few things to know about it.

General Motors Stock Plunges Hard on Earnings Reality Check

The GM earnings report posted on Tuesday morning raises more questions than it answers, suggesting General Motors isn't the hero it was just a couple of years ago.

Should You Buy Amazon (AMZN) Stock Ahead of Q2 Earnings?

Shares of Amazon (AMZN) surged 1.5% during regular trading hours Tuesday just two days before the e-commerce firm is set to report its second-quarter financial....

Amazon (AMZN) Expands Whole Foods Delivery in New York City

Amazon just made busy New Yorkers’ dreams come true. People living in New York City can now get Whole Foods delivered to their doors within two hours for....

To Own Nike Stock, an Investor Must Absolutely Trust the Industry

NKE stock has soared from October lows - despite a rather tepid performance in fiscal 2018, and disappointing results the past few years. Investors looking for upside need to trust that the industry - and the economy - will keep providing a tailwind as Nike looks to improve its results.

Verizon Earnings Were Good News for VZ Stock — and Everyone Else, Too

Investors have shrugged off Verizon's earnings beat, but there are some signs of good news in there, for VZ stock - and the other operators in the space.

Coca-Cola Earnings: KO Stock Pulls Off Surprise Q2 Beat

Although strong headwinds in the beverage industry abound for Coca-Cola, the KO stock earnings report for Q2 produced surprisingly solid results.

Big-Moat, Low-Growth 3M Stock Is Stuck in Neutral

3M stock is a case of a big-moat, low-growth stock with an appropriate valuation. That combination implies steady but slow gains ahead for MMM stock.