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 Jumps on Weaker U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold climbed in Tuesday trading as the U.S. dollar continued to slide against other currencies, boosting the metal's appeal.

Tuesday’s Biggest Stock Losers – BURL, BBRY and More

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tuesday's biggest stock losers weren't just consumer names like LL and BURL, but also fading smartphone pioneer BBRY. Find out why.

Why Sales Tax Won’t Slow Down AMZN Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bad news? The huge benefit of an Amazon sales tax exemption is going away. The good news? It probably won't weigh on the AMZN stock price much.

PCLN Stock – Low-Risk Options, High-Premium Payments

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Naked puts allow you to enjoy a fixed premium with less risk exposure if you use strikes that are way out-of-the-money. Here's one such play on PCLN stock.

Gold Rises as Fed Tapering Speculation Grows

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved up modestly in weak trading on Monday as investors tried to guess when the Federal Reserve would begin tapering stimulus.

Should I Buy HPQ Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
HPQ earnings looked better than expected and the cost-cutting focus is an admirable one, but Whitman still has an uphill climb.

Given Imaging – Why Is GIVN Stock Soaring?

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Given Imaging just got snatched up by a larger healthcare firm, sending shares of GIVN stock soaring over 26% in this morning's trading.

Monday’s Biggest Stock Losers – OSIS, ANF and More

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Solar stocks YGE and TSL were a few of Monday's biggest stock losers, but no company suffered as big of losses as OSI Systemss (OSIS).

3 Best Brokerage Firms for Investors Today

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Opening an account at a brokerage firm allows you to buy and sell stocks, bonds, and other investments. Here's our pick of the 3 best brokerage firms today

TWTR – Why Twitter Stock Is NOT a Social Stock (or a Buy)

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Twitter stock is usually thrown into the category of "social stocks," but analysts at Bernstein Research say that isn't where TWTR belongs.

The Facebook App Is King … And That’s Huge for FB Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
While there have been a few worrisome signs for the Facebook app and FB stock, the app's dominance should help shares keep climbing in 2014 and beyond.

YHOO – The Sad Story Behind Yahoo’s Ptch Acquisition

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Yahoo acquired a mobile app called Ptch and will shut it down in a month. BI has since learned from multiple sources what Yahoo paid and why it bought Ptch

Gold Slips on Solid November Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures fell slightly in Friday trading on a better jobs report for November, ending the week down 2%.

A Look At Marissa Mayer’s YHOO M&A Spree

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
YHOO CEO Marissa Mayer has been on an M&A spree in 2013. Here's a look at the major deals, and what they mean for YHOO stock.

Friday’s Biggest Stock Losers: JCP, ULTA, SOL and More

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
A few of Friday's biggest stock losers were JCP and ULTA, while solar stocks also followed SOL stock in its ugly tumble.

The Only Retail Stock on My Holiday Shopping List

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Hunting for cheap retail stocks this holiday season? Your options are few and far between. I only turned up one retail stock worthy of consideration.

Gold Falls Back on Better Economic News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold surrendered much of Wednesday's rise, dropping in Thursday trading on improved employment and GDP data.

Yum Brands Expanding in the Wrong Country

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Yum Brands is planning a major expansion of Taco Bell across the United States. But YUM stock has better prospects in emerging markets.

TSLA & SCTY – Hot Elon Musk Stocks Jump on Battery Deal

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Elon Musk, Tesla Motors and SolarCity are now all on the same team, as TSLA will supply SCTY with lithium-ion batteries to use a solar backup.
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