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.

Why Blackstone Is Best for Dell

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investment group Blackstone is a master at turnarounds, which is precisely why it may be Dell's only shot at success.

Why MCD’s Millennial Problem Is Overblown

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
McDonald's appears to think it has an issue connecting with millennials, and is launching a new McWrap line to combat it. But both the problem and the solution are nonsense.

10 Best S&P 500 Stocks of Q1

By Jeff Reeves
Here’s a look at the 10 best performers in the S&P 500, as well as some thoughts about why they have rallied and what’s in store for them for the rest of the year.

That Apollo Group Bandwagon Looks Rickety

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The good news is, Apollo did much better than expected last quarter, earning 34 cents per share. The bad news is … that’s pretty much the only good news.

Bailout-Fueled Optimism Fades — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A new Cyprus bailout deal lifted markets on the onset, but the broader indices followed European financials south by Monday's close.

Gold Dips on Cyprus Bailout Deal

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
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

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