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 Drops Again on Jobless Claims, Wholesale Prices

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Separate reports showing better-than-expected first-time jobless claims and lower wholesale prices in October sent gold down again in Thursday trading.

2 Boring Stocks You Should Get Excited About

By Tim Melvin, InvestorPlace Contributor
These two stocks have low debt, decent valuations and noteworthy dividends -- easy buys for commonsense investing.

Why Lowe’s Is Stuck In Home Depot’s Shadow

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite improving its earnings, Lowe's is still stuck in the shadow of its bigger, prettier sister: Home Depot.

GRPN Stock — Groupon Challenges Competition With Move Into Coupons

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
In a huge shift in its business model and a push into the turf of RetailMeNot, Groupon (GRPN) has moved into the coupon arena. That could help GRPN stock.

Thursday’s Biggest Stock Losers: SGOC, VJET, and More

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
In early Thursday trading, SGOC and VJET stock were just a few of the biggest stock losers for the morning. Find out what other stocks got battered.

GME – Weak Holiday Outlook Brings GameStop Stock Rally to a Halt

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
GameStop posted solid Q3 earnings yesterday, but a weak holiday outlook sent GME stock investors running straight for the exit this morning.

3 Retail Turnarounds That Are Still a Mess

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bad news for investors in JCP, BBY and SHLD: All three retailers are still floundering their way through anemic rebound efforts ... according to recently released earnings and outlooks anyway.

Gold Drops on Low Inflation, FOMC Minutes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold slid in Tuesday trading after a report signaled low U.S. inflation and the Federal Reserve hinted that tapering could begin soon.

UNIS Stock Explodes By Nearly 50%, Slowing Its Race to the Bottom

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Drug company Unilife Corp stole the spotlight on Wednesday as UNIS stock gained nearly 44% after the company announced a supply deal.

SPLS – Can Staples Fix Its Sales Problem?

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
SPLS stock investors weren't satisfied with in-line earnings, as it remains unclear if cost-cutting and online strategies will give sales the needed boost.

Wednesday’s Biggest Stock Losers: NWBO, ONVO and More

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
In early Wednesday trading, NWBO and ONVO were just a few of the biggest stock losers for the morning. Find out what other stocks got battered.

Wider-Than-Expected Loss Doesn’t Hamper JCP Stock

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
An ugly JCPenney earnings report, featuring misses on the top and bottom lines, didn't faze investors as they hoisted JCP stock higher in early trading.

CEO: Diageo Doesn’t Need to Buy Beam to Expand

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Diageo's CEO says the company can expand its whiskey business without acquiring Beam.

FB vs. TWTR: Facebook and Twitter In a Race for Global Gains

By Burke Speaker, Investorplace Writer
A new study shows that while unease has already begun with Facebook (FB) in the US, Indians are increasingly ramping up their social networking time, with a 37% increase in both Facebook and Twitter (TWTR).

Gold Edges Higher on Weakening U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Expectations that Federal Reserve stimulus will remain in place sent the U.S. dollar lower and gold marginally higher on Tuesday.

Tuesday’s Biggest Stock Losers: ONVO, BBY and More

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
During Tuesday trading, BBY, SCTY, SSYS, VJET and ONVO were just a few of the biggest stock losers as of early afternoon.

TGT – 3 Reasons Target Earnings Could Suck

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Analysts are expecting Target earnings to fall 22% year-over-year. Here's why Thursday's report might suck and and why TGT stock could slide.

Best Buy Earnings Deal BBY Stock a Blow

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
BBY stock got slapped with a nearly 9% decline midway through Tuesday trade, as Best Buy earnings included a fourth-quarter margin warning.

Home Depot Stock Rallies on Strong Earnings

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Home Depot stock rallied after Home Depot earnings beat Street estimates and the home improvement retailer raised its outlook.
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