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 Pulls Back on Easing Ukraine Tensions

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Signs that Russia doesn't plan an immediate full scale invasion of Ukraine sent gold down in Tuesday trading as equities markets climbed.

Gold, Silver Miners Will Shine Again

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Gold, silver and miners have had a nice run, and a number of drivers are setting up to help further bolster their fates ... but for now, keep your distance.

4 Tech Stocks That Look Like Buyout Bait

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook wowed Wall Street with its $19 billion deal for WhatsApp. We look at four tech stocks that might get snapped up next.

Vipshop: VIPS Stock Continues Its Anti-Gravity Ways

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Vipshop posted another strong quarter, sending VIPS stock soaring in today's trading. And the stock is still looking strong at the moment.

3 Defense Stocks Set to Soar Into 2014

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The Department of Defense is working out its budget for 2014, and despite cuts, these 3 defense stocks should thrive into the future

SODA Stock Loses Its Fizz

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
SodaStream stock has stalled amid concerns that consumers are losing interest in homecrafted sodas. At best, SODA stock is in for a bumpy ride.

Gold Surges as Ukraine Crisis Escalates

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold posted a sharp gain in Monday trading as investors sought a safe haven amid rising international tensions over the Russian occupation of Crimea.

Nu Skin Miss Sends NUS Stock Sliding Over 11%

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer
Nu Skin's first-quarter forecast failed to reach analysts' estimates by a significant amount, causing NUS stock to slide over 11% Monday.

VIDEO: Is It 1999 All Over Again?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
In the late '90s, valuations went from irrationally exuberant to downright loony. Considering stocks like TSLA and AMZN, are we seeing the same thing again?

UL: Unilever Wants $2B for Ragu Business

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sources say that Unilever is planning to sell its Ragu pasta sauce brand; UL stock sank in Monday trading.

Gold Ends February Up Almost 7%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold dropped in Friday trading after two reports suggested stronger U.S. economic activity, but ended February with a 6.6% gain.

Salesforce: Should I Buy CRM Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Salesforce posted disappointing earnings for Q4, sending CRM stock down in trading. But the stock still has plenty of growth ahead.

Breakfast Menus Could Decide the Fates of YUM, MCD Stock

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The breakfast battle is heating up as Taco Bell makes a bold move to enter the fray. Meanwhile, McDonald's waffles about all-day breakfast -- a big mistake.

Watch Out, LEGO! Mattel Buys Toy Block Maker Mega Brands

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Mattel says it will pay $460 million to acquire Canada's Mega Brands, the second largest building block maker behind Lego.

JOSB, MW: Jos. A. Bank Rejects Latest Men’s Wearhouse Offer

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Jos. A. Bank has declined Men's Wearhouse's latest takeover bid, but says it is willing to discuss a deal at a higher price, sending JOSB stock up.

Gold Climbs on Ukraine Uncertainty

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Rising tensions between Russia and the West over political events in Ukraine pushed gold modestly higher on Thursday.

12 Documentaries On Netflix Make You Smarter About Business

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Here's a quick and fun way to enrich your business knowledge: streaming documentaries on Netflix. These 12 documentaries are entertaining and informative, too.

Gold Sinks on Surge in New Home Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A report from the Commerce Department showing a sharp rise in new U.S. home sales in January sent gold down in Wednesday trading.

Big Trouble for Big Bank Stocks

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Big banks can't cut staff forever -- eventually the revenues need to grow if bank stocks are going to grow from here.
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