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.

Gold Rises on Bargain-Hunting, Ends Week 3% Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold snapped a four-session losing streak to post a modest gain on Friday, but ended the week with a loss of about 3%.

Should I Buy AMZN Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon stock has had a disappointing start to 2014. But can the company kick things back into gear? Here's a look at the pros and cons of AMZN stock.

DRI: Shrimp Costs, Red Lobster Sales, Weather Drag Darden Stock Down

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Darden Restaurants posted weaker third-quarter earnings and sales, but DRI stock still climbed in Friday trading.

Gold Slides for Fourth Consecutive Session

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell in Thursday trading after Federal Reserve Chairwoman surprised Wall Street by suggesting interest rate hikes could come next year.

CAG Stock — ConAgra Earnings Rise, but Margin Weakness Haunts Shares

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Cash-strapped consumers aren't willing to pay up for Orville Redenbacher's and Healthy Choice, and that's squeezing margins and hurting CAG stock.

Gold Sinks for Third Straight Session

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold dropped for the third consecutive session on Wednesday ahead of the outcome of the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Markets Committee meeting.

Why Is FSLR Stock Going Bananas?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The big-time move in First Solar helped rouse solar believers Wednesday, but should any more of your money be earmarked for FSLR stock?

Wall Street’s New Hottie is… Microsoft?

By Richard Band
Microsoft is riding high on the news it may offer a Windows version for Apple iPads. MSFT is the newest "hottie" on Wall Street!

Should I Buy ORCL Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oracle has done a good job building out a massive global platform, but growth concerns continue to plague ORCL stock.

GME Stock Will Survive Walmart Video Game Trade-Ins

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
GameStop soon will face competition from Walmart, which will buy and sell used video games. Still, WMT won't be what eventually sinks GME stock.

TRLA Stock: Trulia Launches a Mobile War

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trulia launches its first national ad campaign in an attempt to catch up to Zillow's brand awareness. It's a good first step and good news for TRLA stock.

Gold Drops on Easing Ukraine Tensions

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold retreated in Tuesday trading as Russia prepared to admit Crimea into its federation and Western leaders offered only mild sanctions.

VIDEO: GM Isn’t All That Scarred; WMT Shows What Made It Great

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Charles Sizemore discusses the big stock headlines of the day, including headlines for GME, GM and WMT.

Should I Buy HTZ Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hertz is planning to spin off its equipment leasing business. Does the news make HTZ stock a buy, or is competition still too stiff?

U.S. Airline Stocks Should Soar Through 2014

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The mystery over a missing Malaysian airliner shouldn't concern investors in the industry. U.S. airline stocks look strong, with DAL and LUV leading the way

6 Big Stock Split Candidates

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Hot-running Under Armour just announced it will execute a 2-for-1 stock split. These six high-flying names should follow suit.

CZR: Caesars Wins Casino License in South Korea

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A consortium of casino operators led by Caesars Entertainment has received preliminary approval to build a gaming resort in South Korea.

CHK Stock Keeps the Asset Sales Coming

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chesapeake Energy is planning on spinning off its oils services unit to investors. However, the Chesapeake IPO may not be a real panacea for CHK stock.

Under Armour Stock Split Heats Up UA Even More

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Under Armour stock will be split 2-for-1 for shareholders of record as of March 28 -- another sign of UA's continued sizzle.
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