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.

Miss America Swimsuit Competition Is No More

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
The Miss America beauty pageant will no longer include a swimsuit competition and reactions on Twitter range from criticism to praise.

Only Memory Prices Matter With Micron Technology, Inc. Stock

By Will Healy, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite price-fixing probes by the Chinese government and other parties, memory prices remain the main driver for MU stock, and the PE ratio remains low for MU stock despite high memory prices.

Twitter Inc Stock to Replace Monsanto in S&P 500

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Twitter (WTR) stock is going to replace Monsanto (MON) stock on the S&P 500 due to the company completing a merger with Bayer.

Analysts’ View of Limited Upside for DSW Inc. Looks Right

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
DSW stock has fought through two analyst downgrades and a decent Q1 report to trade near an all-time high. But Wall Street's skepticism seems to make some sense: DSW is performing well, and that performance looks priced in.

Advanced Micro Devices May Still Have Upside at New High

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Advanced Micro Devices is currently trading for $14.60 per share, a level last seen in March 2017, thanks in part to increased traction for its EPYC processors. Should you buy AMD stock, or has that traction been fully realized with recent gains?

General Motors Company’s Self-Driving Car Ambitions Get a Boost

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Motors Company just announced ambitious plans for its self-driving cars. Does that make GM stock a buy?

Ascena Retail Group Inc Stock Sinks on Weak Earnings Outlook

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Ascena Retail Group Inc (ASNA) stock fell more than 11% after the bell on the company's weak earnings outlook for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2018.

Walmart Sells Majority Stake in its Brazil Business

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart (WMT) announced that it has sold a majority 80% stake of its Brazil business as the retailer's business has been underperforming in the nation.

Bayer to Drop Monsanto Name Upon Acquisition

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Once Bayer acquires Monsanto, the German pharmaceutical giant announced that it will drop the Monsanto name as all of its assets will be renamed under the Bayer banner.

Why Whirlpool Corporation Is Rallying Today

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) shares are up nearly 3% Monday as the company received an upgrade from Credit Suisse. Here's why analysts are bullish on the stock.

5 New Highs to Chase (and 5 New Lows to Sell)

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Some stocks are running to new highs, buoyed by good jobs news and the potential settling of political pressures. But not all stocks have been so lucky.

Free Chipotle for Nurses: Bogo Offer on June 5

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
If you're a nurse, you'll be eligible for free Chipotle (CMG) on Tuesday, June 5 as part of a promotion from the Mexican restaurant chain.

Costco Is Still Among the Best Retail Stocks to Buy

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earnings from Costco Wholesale Corporation prove why COST stock comes with a premium valuation. Time to buy on a pullback.

Why Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Shares Are Down Today

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) shares were sliding as the company's collaboration cancer drug with Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) did not impress investors.

Why Nektar Therapeutics Shares Are Plunging Today

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR) took a heavy hit on Monday following the release of preliminary results from a recent clinical trial.

The Apple HomePod Is Technically Superior, But That Won’t Help AAPL

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
From a pure technical perspective, the Apple HomePod is a tour-de-force, but its poor pricing strategy hurts its potential.

HelloFresh Kits Heading to Grocery Store Shelves

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
HelloFresh is starting to sell its meal kits in 581 grocery stores this month in the U.S. and plans to bring them to more stores in 2018.

Smartphone Addiction Is at the Heart of the Great Game

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Voice interfaces, leading to artificial intelligence applications, are how the biggest cloud companies will fight our addiction to our phones.

3 Pros, 3 Cons to Netflix at $350 Per Share

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Can Netflix stock continue its magical run? Here are the pros and cons for Netflix stock heading into the back half of 2018
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