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.

Biotech Movers: Spectrum, AEterna Among Big Losers

By Adam Benjamin, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A stopped phase 3 trial grounded AEterna Zentaris and a downshift in guidance kneecapped Spectrum Pharmaceuticals last week.

Google’s Great, But Don’t Count Apple Out

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the divergent paths of Google and Apple stock might help to tell a story of Android dominance, don't bet against the Colossus of Cupertino.

J.C. Penney Debuts ‘Joe Fresh’ Shops in 683 Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
J.C. Penney has launched Joe Fresh boutique shops inside its department stores, part of an effort to attract customers by promoting popular brands.

Gold Climbs Modestly on Consumer Price Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose slightly in Friday trading, posting a small increase for the week, after the government said consumer prices rose sharply in February.

Doubly Good Day for the Dow — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Better-than-expected news on the employment front helped push the Dow Jones to a record 10th straight day of gains and another all-time high.

Gold Inches Higher on Rising Euro, Asia Demand

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold edged higher in Thursday trading, despite more good news about U.S. employment, as the euro rose and Asian gold demand increased.

McDonald’s to Rollout Lower-Calorie McMuffin Nationwide

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
In April, McDonald's will debut a new yolk-free Egg McMuffin, dubbed the Egg White Delight, meant to cater to calorie-conscious customers.

Gun Stocks Remain Locked, Loaded and Ready to Shoot Higher

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Fear of new, stricter gun laws has sent consumers piling into gun stores to snatch up their share ... and is sending gun stocks higher as a result.

Retail Keeps Rally Going — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The markets rallied broadly but minimally as the Commerce Department reported a better-than-hoped 1.1% gain in retail sales last month.

Gold Slips on Stronger U.S. Retail Sales

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell modestly in Wednesday trading after the U.S. Commerce Department reported higher-than-expected retail sales growth in February.

A Strong Picture Is Emerging at Mosaic

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The long-term global trend -- more people will need to eat more food -- makes Mosaic's ag-chemicals business an intriguing play. But is the timing right?

FDA Intensifies Warning on Common ‘Z-Pak’ Antibiotic

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The Food and Drug Administration is requiring tougher language in the warning labels for azithromycin, an antibiotic, after a study showed an elevelated risk.

MetroPCS, T-Mobile Get Merger Approval From FCC

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The Federal Communications Commission has granted approval for the merger of T-Mobile and MetroPCS.

Stocks Start to Look Gassed — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Dow Jones managed to finish ahead a fraction to continue its record-breaking run, though the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finally took a break from recent runs.

Gold Jumps on German Bank Head Comments

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Remarks from the head of Germany's central bank warning that the eurozone's economic crisis is not over sent gold up sharply on Tuesday.

Is JCPenney the Next Woolworth’s?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ron Johnson continues to drive JCPenney further into the red, making it seem increasingly possible that it will share the same fate as another once-great retail titan: Woolworth's.

Should You Buy Slipping eBay Stock?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
E-commerce giant eBay posted eye-popping gains last year, but has been sliding more recently. Does that mean it's time to jump in?

Zynga: Jerk … or Just Capitalistic?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Some of the world’s best companies have gained success by borrowing someone else’s idea and making it a little better and more economical. Zynga's no different.

Mayer’s Yahoo: A “Global Tech Company?”

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yahoo is attempting to rebrand itself as a “global technology company,” but that so-called transition is questionable and, at the end of the day, irrelevant.
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