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 Lower July New Home Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold posted a solid gain in Friday trading after the Commerce Department posted a bigger-than-expected drop in new homes sales during July.

These 2 Discount Retailers Are Running Away From the Pack

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
While most retailers have been bemoaning weak consumers as of late, discount retailers TJX Companies and Ross Stores are still going strong.

The JCPenney Saga: Should Investors Swallow the Poison Pill?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
"Poison pill" plans by publicly traded companies like JCPenney aren't bad in and of themselves -- it's why they're used that should color investors' views.

Expedia Stock Soars as Company Teams Up With Travelocity

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's been a tough year for Expedia stock, but investors are excited about the company's just-announced long-term marketing partnership with Travelocity.

Mobile: The Nail in Steve Ballmer’s Coffin

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is exiting the company without ever truly getting a grip on the all-important mega-trend of mobile computing.

Why Google Shouldn’t Do an NFL Touchdown Dance Just Yet

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Everyon'e been talking about Google and the NFL, but other tech companies are also eyeing the prize and traditional networks won't go down without a fight.

Aeropostale to Close More Stores Than Planned

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Aeropostale experienced a 6% loss in revenue during its second quarter. The loss has prompted the clothing chain to close 30 to 40 stores.

Steve Ballmer Stepping Down at Microsoft

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Microsoft stock headed higher early Friday after the company announced that CEO Steve Ballmer will be stepping down "within 12 months."

Nasdaq Powers Past Tech Glitch: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Nasdaq trading was halted for roughly three hours Thursday thanks to a tech glitch, but it and the other indices finished higher. Retailers didn't have it so good.

Gold Gains Checked by Stronger U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Data showing better Chinese manufacturing output sent gold higher on Thursday, but the metal's gain was pressured by a rising U.S. dollar.

GameStop Powers Up After Earnings

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
GameStop beat earnings expectations for Q2 and showed optimism for next quarter -- the last before the Xbox One and PS4 start shipping.

5 Stocks Crushing the Short Sellers

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A rising tide lifts all boats -- even the most unseaworthy ones -- and that makes a raging bull market a terrible time to be a short seller.

DirecTV in Trouble With or Without the NFL

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
DirecTV must either renew its contract with the NFL and face a much higher contract price or risk losing even more subscribers.

Fed Reports, Markets Slip: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Fed minutes sent the markets into the red on Wednesday despite solid earnings news from a major home retailer and a big bump in existing home sales.

Gold Slips Ahead of FOMC Minutes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold settled down slightly in Wednesday trading prior to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's July Federal Open Markets Committee meeting.

Facebook’s Grand Plan — Internet for All

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Mark Zuckerberg is looking for the next 5 billion Internet users -- and Internet.org may help find them.

3 Hot Stocks That Just Hit New 52-Week Highs

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the markets are in the red so far today, several big stocks have managed to buck that downtrend and have hit new 52-week highs.

Don’t Scratch the Best Buy Short Itch … Yet

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't be fooled by the Best Buy "turnaround" -- brick-and-mortar retailers cannot survive in a digital world. But don't go short BBY yet, either.

Johnson & Johnson May Pay $3B+ Over Recalled Hip Implants

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Settling thousands of lawsuits over defective hip implants could cost Johnson & Johnson $3 billion under a settlement plan being considered by the company.
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