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 Bernanke Stimulus Remarks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose strongly in Thursday trading on the heels of comments by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke who said interest rates would not rise "for some time."

Facebook’s Biggest Nightmare

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook has enough rivals and problems to keep it plenty busy, but none are as potentially dangerous as Snapchat.

5 Large-Cap Growth Stocks That Aren’t Done

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Most people associate small-cap stocks with growth, not large caps -- but these high-worth companies have pretty impressive earnings upside themselves.

6 Battling Big-Box Retailers: Who’s Winning?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A few big-box retailers are reaching all-time highs, yet others can't seem to gain any momentum. Let's take a look at who's ahead ... and who's poised to lead the sector.

Grocery Stocks: More M&A on the Way?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Kroger's acquisition of Harris Teeter might have opened up the grocery industry's M&A floodgates. Here are some other intriguing deal possibilities in the space.

Microsoft Tries for a Reboot

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Say this for Steve Ballmer -- his vision for the company is ambitious. Whether it can be achieved without huge growing pains (and attendant stock woes) is another matter altogether.

Jump: T-Mobile Unveils Twice-Yearly Upgrades

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
T-Mobile has unveiled its "Jump" plan, which allows subscribers to upgrade their phones twice a year in exchange for an added monthly fee.

How Is Best Buy Still Hanging Around?

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Showrooming was supposed to be the death of Best Buy, yet the big yellow-and-blue lights are still on. Here's how BBY is surviving.

Gold Rises Amid FOMC Minutes Release

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Anticipation over the release of the Fed's June FOMC meeting minutes sent gold up slightly in Wednesday trading, and the metal headed higher still afterward.

Fed Keeps ‘Em Guessing: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Federal Reserve minutes that show a split among members regarding the Fed's easing policy helped lead stocks back up, as markets finished the day mixed

Tim Hortons Gets in on the Gluten-Free Game

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Tim Hortons will add a certified Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroon to its menu starting on July 15.

For Movies, It’s Disney and Only Disney

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Studios have shifted their attention to big-budget blockbusters with franchise potential and built-in audiences. And no studio is better prepared than Disney.

Kroger Goes Shopping: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week's video: The nation's largest supermarket gets even larger. Also, find out what non-automaker is getting a boost from strong auto sales.

Kroger Expands Atlantic Reach: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger bid $2.4 billion for Harris Teeter on a generally up day for the broader markets.

Rising Chinese Inflation Pushes Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Higher-than-expected inflation in China sent gold up modestly in Tuesday trading.

Kroger Buys Harris Teeter: A Smart Move

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Grocery chain Kroger has gone shopping and snatched up smaller, higher-end rival Harris Teeter -- a savvy move in an increasingly tough industry.

5 ‘Disruptors’ Seeing Their Stock Go Parabolic

By Jeff Reeves
Just like Apple's stock roared to stock success while iPods and iPhones changed the world, these five other disruptors continue to make hay.

Hulu’s Buyer Will Face an Uphill Battle

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The circus surrounding Hulu is nearing an end, but the company that comes away with the streaming service will still face a pile of challenges.

PCLN Leads Stocks Higher: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
America's major indices moved higher Monday, with analyst upgrades doing some moving at the single-stock level. After the bell, Alcoa announced a slight beat.
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