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.

Microsoft Working on Restructuring Its Business Model

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Microsoft is working towards a restructuring of its business according to sources, heading towards a devices and services model.

Automakers Increasingly Driven By Data

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The use of big data in the automotive industry is not new, but -- as GM is showing -- its high level of importance in regards to efficiency and success is.

Should I Buy Royal Bank of Canada? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
While there's a lot to like about the Royal Bank's second quarter earnings, I'll look at the 3 pros and 3 cons of owning its stock.

Gold Posts Second Straight Monthly Loss

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell back in Friday trading confronted by low U.S. inflation and rising consumer confidence, ending May with its second straight monthly decline.

Are You Missing the Boat on Share Buybacks?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
While dividend-paying stocks have received the most attention in recent years, investors are missing the stronger returns of companies executing share buybacks.

3 Dead Stocks Still Walking

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Hewlett-Packard, Best Buy and Green Mountain Coffee were all left for dead last year, and each has rallied in a big way. Here's why and what to expect next.

Big M&A Day for Berkshire — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
NV Energy and Clearwire both shimmy upward by double-digits after M&A advances by Berkshire Hathaway and Dish Network. Meanwhile, Wall Street rebounded from Wednesday.

Gold Rises Above $1,400 on Weaker Economic Signals

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved higher in Thursday trading after economic reports showed continued weakness in the U.S. economy, suggesting the Fed will maintain stimulus efforts.

Pizza Hut’s Stand-Alone WingStreet Test Fails

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Pizza Hut shuttered its standalone WingStreet concept restaurant in March, but says it remains committed to the concept of standalone WingStreet locations.

EMC Joins the List of Technology’s Dividend Stocks

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
IT storage giant EMC announced a program to start paying a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, and authorized a new $6 billion share buyback plan

Int’l Worries Weigh on Wall Street — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Lower growth projections in China and Europe gave investors pause Wednesday, a particularly ugly day for blue-chip consumer staples.

Gold Climbs as U.S. Dollar, Equities Slump

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose in Wednesday trading as the U.S. dollar declined, equities markets sank and Asian demand for bullion grew.

China’s Shuanghui Takes Smithfield Private for $4.7B

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
China's largest meat processing company, privately held Shuanghui, will purchase U.S. based pork producer Smithfield Foods for $4.7 billion.

Tiffany & Co. Sparkles: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This week's video: Tiffany posts solid earnings thanks in part to its Gatsby collection. Also, find out why FirstEnergy sold off.

Housing Shepherds Stocks Higher — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Data drove the major stock indices Tuesday, with the Dow Jones returning from the Memorial Day weekend to advance to fresh all-time highs.

Positive Economic News Sends U.S. Dollar Up, Gold Down

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold dipped in Tuesday trading as the U.S. dollar surged against other currencies, driven by a series of positive American economic reports.

The Housing Boom Continues — But Which Homebuilders to Buy?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you're looking to chase this trend, play the hot hand -- stick with the best players in the group.

4 Sweet Stocks Keeping It in the Family

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Studies show that, on average, family-controlled companies outperform all others. Here's a look at four worth considering.

Study: New Bird Flu Resistant to Roche’s Tamiflu

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Physicians in China have noted that some patients with bird flu are not responding to treatment with Tamiflu, the only known drug used to fight the infection.
Load More Articles