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.

Green Mountain Coffee to Join Nasdaq 100

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
On August 22, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters will join both the NASDAQ-100 Index, NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index and the NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Sector Index.

Cisco, Walmart Torch the Street: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Blue chips Cisco and Walmart each delivered some crappy news and had their stocks sheared as a result, helping to drag down the broader indices.

Gold Jumps on Safe Haven Appeal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Escalating violence in Egypt allowed gold to shrug off lower than expected first time U.S. unemployment claims and post a solid gain for the day.

Soros Ups the Apple Ante, Trashes Gold

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Soros Fund Management's recent 13F filing shows that George Soros took some big positions in tech, but waved bye-bye to the yellow metal.

Buffett Bets on Suncor, Dish Network

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway buys Dish Network and Suncor, while lightening up on Moody's, Mondelez and Kraft.

Dean Foods Announces 1-for-2 Reverse Stock Split

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer
Dean Foods has announced a 1-for-2 reverse stock split for its common stock. The split will go into effect after the market closes on Monday

Will MannKind’s Luck Change the Second Time Around?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
MannKind's diabetes drug, Afrezza, is back in Phase 3 trials and is showing similar promise. But can it clear the hump to approval ... unlike last time?

Bad Day for Macy’s, SeaWorld: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets fell broadly Wednesday amid several earnings disappointments, including a miss from Macy's and a big loss at SeaWorld.

Gold Rebounds on Flat Wholesale Prices

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold jumped in Wednesday trading, erasing the previous session's decline on a government report showing flat wholesale prices in July.

Study Shows People Hate ‘Selfies’ — But Facebook Sure Should Love them

By Carla Lake, InvestorPlace Staff
'Selfie'-takers annoy all on Facebook -- except advertisers, since these users unwittingly provide useful data.

The Real Problem With Lululemon

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lululemon has a growth problem, but that's only half the uphill battle. It also has to figure out how to expand without diluting its strong brand.

Can Zynga Find Success Through C-Suite Cuts?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Zynga's new chief is making some big moves, but will that be enough to return the struggling company to its former gaming glory?

5 Takeaways From DoJ’s Bid to Block US Air-American Merger

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Can US Airways and American Airlines get off the mat after the Justice Department's eleventh-hour haymaker?

Steinway: Today, the Music Itself Sold Out

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Steinway -- the company known for its handmade piano -- was sold to hedge fund manager John Paulson today.

Macy’s Earnings a Red Flag for Retail Stocks

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Macy's earnings were weaker than expected -- a red flag for the sector near term, but also a potential buying opportunity for those looking long-term.

Why I Just Bought Into American Airlines

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The Justice Department is trying to block an AAMRQ-LCC merger. It might succeed, too, but the possible reward if it doesn't is tempting enough.

Gold Pulls Back as Fed Tapering Expectations Rise

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A strong retail sales report combined with a higher U.S. dollar to drive gold down in Tuesday trading.

Stocks Get Another Fed Jolt: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Wall Street got a little oomph from Atlanta Federal Reserve chief comments indicating that September tapering wasn't a foregone conclusion.

Blackstone’s GE Portfolio Purchase Benefits Both Sides

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Blackstone Group is buying a $2.7 billion portfolio of apartment complexes from General Electric -- a deal that satisfies the strategies of both companies.
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