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 Dips on Cyprus Bailout Deal

Gold slipped slightly in Monday trading after Cyprus concluded a bailout deal with the European leaders, avoiding possible expulsion from the eurozone.

Biotech Movers: Acadia Jumps, Affymax Crashes

Last week, Acadia Pharmaceuticals rode the winds of good clinical results, while news of mass layoffs sent Affymax crashing again.

Gold Cools on Cyprus, Gains for Week

Gold slipped on Friday as frantic deal-making in Cyprus raised hopes that the island nation could secure a bailout and avoid ejection from the eurozone.

Salesforce’s Split Could Be a Bad Sign

Salesforce.com has announced a 4-for-1 stock split. While that may attract more retail investors, it could also be an attempt to offset slowing growth.

Google: More Than Just a Search Giant

Google's YouTube recently passed a billion monthly active users for the first time, proving the 'search giant' is more than just a one-trick pony.

Oracle Leads Tech Tumble — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

A bad quarter from Oracle opened the selling floodgates in the sector, dragging the overall market down on the day.

EU Cyprus Ultimatum Sends Gold Higher

Gold gained in Thursday trading after the European Union issued an ultimatum to Cyprus to raise billions needed for a bailout or be expelled from the eurozone.

Bernanke Boosts the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets shrugged off the news in Cyprus and instead focused on comments from Bernanke. All major indexes rallied on the day to finish well ahead by the close

Gold Slips on Federal Reserve Statement

Gold fell modestly in Wednesday trading after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but issued cautionary remarks about its easy monetary policy.

Comcast Makes Calculated Bet on Online News

Comcast's NBC recently announced that it is beefing up its original reporting for NBCNew.com -- a move that looks promising for the parent company.

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac: A Day-Trader’s Dream Come True

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are no longer on the NYSE and remain in the government's hands. But for over-the-counter stocks, they're actually not too shabby.

Death Cancels Everything … Except Profits

The deathcare business will always have clients, but managing cash flow is the key. Here are four stocks in the game to consider ... and my take on each one.

Late Stock Rally Pares Losses — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Continued concerns over Cyprus held stocks down most of the day, though a late rally cut back losses across the board and helped the Dow finish in the black.

Gold Rises on Cyprus Bailout Vote

The rejection of a controversial bailout plan by Cyprus' legislature sent gold up in Tuesday trading as worries over the eurozone economy grew.

Gunmakers’ Rally Could Last for Years

The U.S. is having a healthy debate about guns -- and Sturm Ruger and Smith & Wesson are off to the races on increased demand.

Little Cyprus Makes Big Waves — Monday’s IP Market Recap

News of a Cyprus bailout -- contingent on a tax on Cyprus bank deposits -- sparked fear of eurozone contagion and helped shake U.S. markets Monday.

Gold Jumps on Cyprus Bank Bailout Plans

Plans to confiscate part of private bank deposits as part of Cyprus' bailout plan renewed fears about Europe's economic crisis, sending gold higher on Monday.

Bank on Regionals for Big Growth

Beaten down and left for dead in the wake of the financial crisis, bank stocks have shown signs of life lately. The regional names could offer the most upside.

Chrysler: Don’t Drive Your 2013 V-6 Dodge Challenger

Chrysler is recalling thousands of 2013 Dodge Challengers with V6 engines and telling ownes to stop driving them due to a risk of fires.