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.

Netflix’s Dirty, Obscure Secret

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Lost in the excitement over Netflix's promising earnings and bursting subscribership is a red flag found in the cash flow statement.

Apple, AP Shake Things Up — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets shook off a brief crash caused by a hacked Associated Press Twitter account to finish ahead, then Apple took over with some big news in after-hours.

Gold Falls as U.S. Dollar Advances

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell in Tuesday trading as weaker-than-expected economic reports from China and Germany pushed the U.S. dollar higher.

Coach & Netflix: Why Traders Need a Steady Trigger Finger

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Investors shouldn't dump stocks just because of one earnings miss. Coach and other companies have rebounded nicely from poor performance in the previous quarter.

Will Microsoft’s Rally Keep It Up?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whiles shares of Microsoft have been on a run since the company reported earnings, the question remains whether it's a short-term boost or sustainable climb.

Apple Earnings Could Fall Far From the Tree

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
While everyone has their eyes on Apple's earnings report slated for after the bell, the company's suppliers could feel the sting of a disappointment too.

Netflix Offers New Family Plan

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Netflix is introducing a new subscription plan that will allow up to four simultaneous video streams for $11.99 a month.

Bribery Pays for Some Walmart Executives

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Members of Walmart's audit committee have been paid additional compensation for the extra work investigating allegations of bribery at its overseas units.

Tech Earnings Need a Reality Check

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
So far, relatively decent news from tech companies have been treated as bad and worse news is likely around the corner. That could be a recipe for disaster.

Netflix Beats Big — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Poor housing news and a dour report from Caterpillar started markets off slowly, but all three indices closed higher after an afternoon rally.

Hedge Fund Buying Pushes Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose strongly in Monday trading as hedge funds cut short positions and continued to purchase the metal, despite last week's sharp drop.

GM Announces Plans for 4 New China Plants

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A General Motors executive says that the company will build four new production plants in China by 2015, hiring 6,000 new workers.

Gold Posts Fourth Consecutive Weekly Loss

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures edged up in Friday trading, but still posted a steep loss for the week, marking the metal's fourth straight weekly drop.

Dell Is in Really Big Trouble

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Blackstone, one of the best private equity firms in the world, has dropped its bid for Dell. That's a discouraging sign for the troubled PC maker.

Google Earnings: No Fireworks, But Still Plenty to Like

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Google didn't give us a post-earnings extravaganza like we've seen in the past, but an earnings beat and thinned losses in its Motorola division have investors smiling this morning.

Nokia Hates Its Day in the Spotlight

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earnings and smartphone sales send investors fleeing NOK stock, but don't shovel the dirt on Nokia yet.

Tech, Banks Continue to Slide — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets fell broadly for a second straight day on the heels of unimpressive earnings reports, and a selloff in tech and bank stocks

Gold Gains on Weak U.S. Economic Reports

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose modestly in Thursday trading as a trio of reports showed a slowing U.S. economy.

GM: Chevy Cruze Diesel’s MPG Tops VW Jetta Diesel

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors says its new Chevy Cruze Diesel gets 46 miles per gallon on the highway, beating the VW Jetta diesel, which is rated at 42 mpg on the highway.
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