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.

10 Top Hedge Fund Holdings to Buy Now

The so-called "smart money" doesn't always get 'em right, but when a bunch of hedge funds have piled in, individual investors should take notice.

Oil, Stocks Climb Higher: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets rallied to avoid a third straight day of losses as energy stocks rose on continued Middle East concerns and rising oil prices.

Gold Stalls Despite Syrian Uncertainty

Gold slipped slightly in Wednesday trading as speculation grew about the size and scope of a possible U.S. military attack on Syria.

Surprising Retailer Beating Amazon Prices

An analysts finds that a basket of products sold by Bed Bath & Beyond is 6.5% cheaper than a similar basket sold by Internet retailer Amazon.

Biopharma’s 6 Biggest Deals: Were They Worth It?

With Amgen set to spend more than $10 billion to buy Onyx, investors are wondering if these super-sized biopharma acquisitions are worth it.

Zale: The Perpetual Red Ink Machine Finally Runs Black

Mall jewelry retailer giant Zale just posted its full-year profit since 2008, and the stock tacked on another 20% gain to its 2013 doubling as a result.

What’s in a Name? 3 Stocks You Can Proudly Call ‘Blue Chips’

The exact definition of a "blue-chip stock" isn't easy to agree on, but the general idea should be -- and these companies should qualify as a result.

Syria Concerns Crush Stocks: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

All three markets staged a massive selloff in the wake of Middle East tensions, including the possibility of a U.S. military strike against Syrian troops.

Possible Military Escalation in Syria Drives Gold Higher

The increasing likelihood that the U.S. will launch military strikes against the Syrian military drove gold up sharply in Tuesday trading.

Starbucks in Whole Foods: Just the Beginning

Starbucks continues to move beyond coffee, this time by stocking its Evolution Fresh offerings at your local Whole Foods.

American Airlines’ Parent Notches Record July Profits

AMR, the parent company of American Airlines, had record breaking profits of $292 million in July. The profits could hurt AMR's merger with US Airways.

Why 3D Systems Could Be Set to Explode

Citi analyst Kenneth Wong initiated coverage on 3D Systems and Stratasys yesterday -- and to call him optimistic might be an understatement.

Ackman Throws In His Soiled JCPenney Towel

In a completely unsurprising move, Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is selling its entire stake in struggling department store JCPenney.

5 CEO Jobs Nobody Wants

With Steve Ballmer stepping down, the next CEO of Microsoft will have plenty of work. But these 5 companies would be much worse to try to run.

Just Another Merger Monday: Monday’s IP Market Recap

Markets reacted well in early trading to a report showing slower durable goods sales, but gains moved into negative territory by the end of the day.

Gold Settles Lower After Weak Durable Goods Report

A weaker-than-anticipated report on U.S. durable goods orders sent gold higher in Monday trading, but the metal fell back, settling down slightly.

Reality Check: 3 Big-Name Ballmer Replacement Candidates

With Steve Ballmer on his way out within a year, the hunt for a new Microsoft CEO is on. We handicap a few big names being floated out there.

The Upper Devonian Is a Shale Superstar

The Marcellus shale might get all the attention, but the Upper Devonian could be an even bigger draw than its twin.

5 Reasons Qihoo Is the Hottest Internet Stock of 2013

Qihoo just opened to double-digit gains thanks to a sizzling second-quarter earnings report -- maintaining QIHU's place among 2013's hottest stocks.