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 Drops After Bernanke Remarks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose during Ben Bernanke's prepared statement to Congress, but fell during his questioning by lawmakers, ending down for the day.

Earnings Preview: Can Google Keep Up the Momentum?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google has been running hot heading into its second-quarter earnings, so expectations could be a little goosed for Thursday's report.

NCAA Parting Ways With EA Sports

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
EA shares took a quick hit Wednesday after the NCAA announced it has decided not to renew its contract with Electronic Arts' EA Sports division for the NCAA Football series.

Chevron Wades Back Into Argentina’s Rocky Waters

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chevron, which knows firsthand what can happen when Argentine dealings go south, has stuck its foot back in the water with a $1.24 billion partnership with YPF.

Marissa Mayer: The Next Steve Jobs?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Internet portals aren't iPods, sure, but Mayer has a number of qualities that have convinced Wall Street to keep the faith amid discouraging numbers.

5 Things You Should Hate About Facebook

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ah, Facebook -- the social media titan everyone loves to hate. And justifiably so.

CPI, KO Take out the Fizzle: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Coca-Cola and Goldman Sachs were among blue-chips sinking after earnings; meanwhile, Tesla slumped after a bearish analyst outlook.

Gold Gains on Consumer Price Index Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A relatively stable reading on U.S. inflation reassured investors that the Fed would wait to ease stimulus efforts, sending gold up in Tuesday trading.

Citigroup Joins the Financial Beats: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Citigroup's earnings beat helped give financials another push Monday, and the Dow and S&P 500 each inched to new record highs.

Gold Moves Higher on Euro Zone Worries

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved modestly higher in Monday trading on renewed concerns over euro zone economic stability.

Can Slashed Prices Save Microsoft RT?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although professional Windows 8 tablets have made a decent showing, RT tablets aren’t moving. So was MSFT's decision to slash prices the right one?

5 Earnings Reports You Can’t Afford to Miss

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Don't miss these five stocks' upcoming earnings reports -- some will help give a clearer picture of the broader economy, while others will provide some exciting fireworks.

5 Hottest Apparel Stocks So Far in 2013

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of 2013's highest-soaring apparel stocks peaked more than a decade ago, fell out of fashion, and now are slowly trying to tiptoe back. Take a look.

Gold Posts Biggest Weekly Rise in Almost Two Years

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold slipped in Friday trading but closed out the week with its largest gain since October 2011.

Sorry Guys, Hulu’s Not for Sale Anymore

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Disney, Fox and NBCUniversal announced that they were taking Hulu off the selling block, putting an end to a months-long bidding war for the online streaming company.

New Dreamliner Fire Is a Potential Nightmare for Boeing

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The data doesn't yet point to batteries being the cause of Friday's Dreamliner fire, but this latest issue still could cause regulators to tighten up on Boeing.

Disney Sees Spending Bump From MyMagic+ Wristbands Wearers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A Disney executive says that digital wristbands being tested at Walt Disney World have boosted user spending at the theme park.

5 Small Caps That Hedge Funds Love

By Jeff Reeves
The 'smart money' doesn't get it right all the time, but hedge funds can move markets when they deploy that cash. Get in these stocks before they really let the fire hose loose.

Big Ben Speaks, Markets Soar: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Bernanke comments leaning toward continued easing helped prop the S&P 500 and Dow Jones to new all-time bests, and the Nasdaq finished at a 13-year high.
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