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 Dips for Fifth Straight Session

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold declined slightly on Wednesday, the fifth consecutive session that the metal has traded lower.

SINA – This Hot Chinese Internet Stock Just Got Even Hotter

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
In early Wednesday trading, SINA stock surged more than 13% after reporting blowout Q3 earnings. This Chinese Internet stock is hot ... and getting hotter.

Microsoft Stock Rises as Search for MSFT CEO Continues

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Steve Ballmer's replacement as MSFT CEO seems to be down to two candidates -- a historic decision likely to have an immediate impact on Microsoft stock

Tesla CEO Says ‘Definitely’ No Recall, But …

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Elon Musk says there won't be a recall of Tesla Motors' Model S cars, but federal regulators continue to look at a series of fires involving the vehicles.

VNDA Stock Nearly Doubles in One Day

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Vanda Pharmaceuticals stock nearly doubled in yesterday's trading alone, but a biopharma pick like VNDA is still a risky bet.

Investing in Generation Y and the Next Great Baby Boom

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Much like the Baby Boomers did more to shape the U.S. over the past 50 years, their children -- Generation Y -- will shape the next 50 years.

Macy’s Stock Jumps 7% on Strong Earnings

By Robert Martin, InvestorPlace Writer
Macy's stock jumped 7% in pre-market trading on a very positive earnings report, buoyed by the retailer's new three-pronged strategy.

Why Shares of SRPT Stock Sank 65%

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sarepta Therapeutics stock plunged in Tuesday trading on a widening quarterly loss and a negative report on a key drug from the FDA.

Fed Taper Comments Drive Continued Gold Slide

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Remarks by the presidents of two Fed banks suggesting a near term start to stimulus cutbacks sent gold modestly lower in Tuesday trading.

TWTR – Scattered Thoughts on Twitter: Why I’m Staying Away

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Twitter's IPO was a success by virtually any standard, and I certainly wish them well; however I won't be a buyer. Here's why.

Amazon Deal Won’t Save U.S. Postal Service

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The U.S. Postal Service recently struck a deal with Amazon to offer Sunday shipping during the holidays. But that won't be enough to save the USPS.

4 Stock Jumps You Missed While Ogling the Twitter IPO

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Twitter IPO flooded the headlines last week, but there was plenty of other market activity. Here are 4 stock jumps you might have missed.

Gold Slips Again as Taper Fears Grow

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell slightly in Monday trading, extending Friday's losses, on renewed fears that the Fed may begin an early pullback on stimulus.

SLW – Silver Wheaton Earnings Tumble in Q3

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Silver Wheaton earnings fell in the most recent quarter, and SLW stock too a hit as a result ... and despite higher revenue and production.

Microsoft Needs to Spin Off Xbox, Bing

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft has grown too large, too unwieldy for its own good. MSFT should follow analysts' advice and start spinning off a few of its divisions.

Amazon to Team Up With Postal Service for Sunday Delivery

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon will begin delivering packages to customers on New York and Los Angeles on Sundays this month under a deal with the Postal Service.

WMT Stock Desperate for an Earnings Beat

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walmart earnings and WMT stock have both been disappointments so far this year -- but can third-quarter numbers get things back on track?

Gold Falls Almost 2% on Strong Jobs Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell back in Friday trading, settling below $1,300 an ounce, after the Labor Department released a stronger-than-expected October jobs report.

Use ‘Play Money’ to Trade the Twitter IPO

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Best to play the Twitter IPO with money you can afford to lose, since the speculative stock jumped over 70% on its first day of trading.
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