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.

The Best Tweets From the Facebook-WhatsApp Deal

Facebook (FB) just announced a $19 billion deal for messaging service WhatsApp, prompting Wall Street to lose its collective mind on Twitter.

Back up the Brink’s Truck: FB Buys WhatsApp for $19B

Mark Zuckerberg tosses his wallet at another big-name acquisition as Facebook (FB) reportedly agrees to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion.

Gold Rally Stalls Ahead of Release of Fed Minutes

Gold dipped in Wednesday trading, snapping nine straight positive sessions, ahead of the release of minutes from the Fed's January meeting.

PCLN Stock: Priceline Earnings Poised for a Positive Surprise

Priceline earnings have a long history of exceeding Wall Street estimates by a wide margin. A similar beat Thursday would be just the thing to get PCLN stock moving.

What Does Bruce Berkowitz See in SHLD?

Bruce Berkowitz's firm owns more than 22% of SHLD, despite the company's operational mess. What does he see that others don't?

Gold Rises on Weaker Economic Data

Gold rose modestly on Tuesday after two reports suggested continued weakness in the U.S. economy.

TSLA Stock: Will Q4 Earnings Be up to Snuff?

Here's what to look for in the upcoming Q4 Tesla earnings report, and how a make (or miss) could shake out in TSLA stock.

Buy Into the PSX Stock Transformation

Phillips 66's recent CAPEX plans show that it's more than just a plain-Jane refiner. That will power PSX stock forward over the next few years.

TSLA, AAPL: Tesla Stock Shoots Up on More Apple Rumors

A report in the San Francisco Chronicle indicating a high-level meeting between Tesla and Apple executives last year sent Tesla stock up on Monday.

Profit From the Powerful “iWorld” Consumer Trend

It's a new consumer world, one I call "iWorld", where consumers want what they want when they want it. Use the trend to profit from these stocks

Gold Jumps, Ends Week Up More than 4%

Gold climbed sharply on Friday, gaining for an eighth straight session, to end the week up 4.4%.

DIS Stock Hits New Highs, Shows No Signs of Slowing

Disney stock hit new all-time highs today, which might have some investors worried. But DIS stock is still in great shape, and should keep climbing.

TRLA Stock, Z Stock: Weak Outlooks Sink Online Real Estate

Trulia and Zillow both fall significantly after posting disappointing earnings outlooks. Can TRLA stock and Z stock bounce back from these hits?

Will Shareholders Subscribe to Comcast, Time Warner Merger?

Comcast announced it will purchase it's biggest competitor, Time Warner Cable. Find out what the combination means for shareholders in both companies

Gold Gains Again, Rises Above $1,300 an Ounce

Gold gained for a seventh consecutive session on Thursday, settling above $1,300 an ounce, as government reports suggested a weaker U.S. economy.

Comcast-Time Warner Cable: CMCSA Makes a $45.2B Gamble

Comcast is making a huge wager that a merger with Time Warner Cable will not only pass antitrust muster ... but that it'll even work.

CSCO Stock, Chambers Take a Beating on Q2 Cisco Earnings

Cisco earnings for Q2 barely beat the Street but certainly disappointed investors, who were giving CSCO stock and CEO John Chambers a hard time Thursday.

Gold Rally Continues for Sixth Session

Gold moved higher again on Wednesday, the sixth straight session of gains for the metal, which is closing in on $1,300 an ounce.

TWTR Stock: Twitter Tests Facebook-Like Redesign

Twitter is testing a redesign that makes the site look suspiciously like Facebook. But will that be enough to cure recent woes for TWTR stock?