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.

WFM – Don’t Expect Much Out of Whole Foods Earnings

There are a lot of question marks surrounding Whole Foods earnings, which could be problematic amid an already sizzling run for WFM.

Gold Sinks on U.S. Dollar Rally

Gold futures ended the week down 3% after falling modestly in Friday trading on a stronger U.S. dollar.

First Solar Earnings Shine Brightly in Q3

First Solar earnings were solid in the third-quarter, and the cost per watt figure for FLSR could mean more of the same earnings strength in the future.

Gold Drops on Improving Economic Data

Gold fell in Thursday trading after two reports suggested a stronger U.S. economy, possibly signaling an earlier end to Fed stimulus efforts.

Facebook Earnings – Is FB Losing Its Cool?

Q3 FB earnings for were strong, but the stock has only posted meager gains today thanks to a few troubling statements on the Facebook earnings conference call.

Q3 Kraft Earnings Show a Work in Progress

When looking at the actual numbers from the Q3 Kraft earnings report, KRFT shareholders need to understand just how those numbers came to be.

Gold Gains on Weak Jobs Data

Lower-than-expected job creation by private employers this month sent gold higher in Wednesday trading.

EA, TTWO on Very Different Paths After Earnings

EA and TTWO reported earnings after the bell yesterday. Both companies beat earnings expectations, but they're following two very different paths to success.

3 Internet Stocks to Consider on Earnings – LNKD BIDU FB

Internet stocks Facebook, Bidu and LinkedIn release earnings this week, and investors have a chance to decide if they want to invest in any of the three.

S – Sprint Stock Ricochets on Earnings

Sprint stock showed another losing quarter this morning -- but revenues are growing with strong smartphone trends.

5 Pet Stocks Fetching Big Returns

Pet stocks have been on a wild run this year, with some biotechs at least doubling in value. Here are the five hottest players in the space so far in 2013.

Baidu Earnings Show BIDU Growth Story Is Far From Over

The third-quarter Baidu earnings report showed eye-popping sales growth from the Chinese Internet giant, and investors bid BIDU stock higher as a result.

Gold Slips on U.S. Dollar Rally

A stronger U.S. dollar at the start of the Fed's Federal Open Markets Committee meeting sent gold modestly lower in Tuesday trading.

Apple Earnings Call – New Product Categories Are Coming

Tim Cook's comments in the Apple earnings call clearly suggest that new types of products are coming down the pipeline.

FB – Do Facebook Ads Really Add Value?

Forrester has published a very negative report on the failures of the Facebook advertising program. Could it slow down soaring FB stock?

DDD Earnings Report Disappoints Investors

3D Systems earnings revealed a new focus on R&D and growth ... and investors aren't happy about the hit to the DDD EPS number.

Gold Dips Ahead of FOMC Start

With investors awaiting hints of tapering the Fed's bond-buying, gold moved lower on Monday ahead of the start of the FOMC meeting this week.

Burger King Earnings – BKW Shows MCD Who’s Boss

Burger King earnings beat expectations in the third quarter, and BKW stock opened up higher as a result. Should you take a bite?

DDD – 3D Systems Invests $10 Million in New Jobs

3D Systems (DDD) is expanding its operations in North Carolina as demand for 3D printers grows.