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.

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.

Day Five, Still Alive! — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Dow Jones set a new high for a fifth-straight day and the S&P 500 edged closer to its all-time peak as investors absorbed good news on the corporate front.

Gold Posts Third Straight Gain on Italian Downgrade

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold inched up for the third consecutive session as traders contemplated Fitch's downgrade of Italy's credit rating and the chance of a renewed European crisis.

Bank ‘Stress Tests’ Reveal Winners and Losers

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The Fed was kind enough to do a little research for you -- here's what you should know before investing in the financial space.

Biotech Movers: Peregrine, PharmAthene Climb on Analyst Coverage

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Last week in biotech news, Peregrine and PharmAthene both climbed on bullish analyst coverage. Also, find out why Sequenom shed double-digits in one day.

3 Media Titans, 1 Possible Mega-Merger Down the Road

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Only one company has the ability to pull Hulu, Netflix and AMC together.

Apple Is a Strong Buy But Keep an Eye on The Price

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Apple's fall from grace happens because its a non-correlated stock that doesn't behave in step with the greater markets. Now may be a good time to get back in.

Gold Climbs In Spite of Jobs Data, Strengthening U.S. Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures advanced fractionally on Friday despite good new on U.S. job creation in February and a rising U.S. dollar.

Hot Topic Buyout Doesn’t Mean Deckers, Aeropostale Are Next

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Hot Topic got a lucky buyout from private equity firm Sycamore Partners, but don't bet on such a windfall for other struggling retailers.

Will Summer Movies Heat Up Media Stocks?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Summer is a hot season for movies. Will these upcoming blockbuster hopefuls be enough to move the needle on media stocks? Take a look.

3 Days, 3 New Highs — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Dow Jones set its third high-water mark in as many days as falling initial jobless claims helped prop up stock markets yet again.

Gold Futures Inch Higher on Weaker Dollar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures inched slightly higher in Thursday trading on better U.S. economic news and comments from the ECB head predicting modest eurozone growth this year.

Where Coca-Cola Will Only Sell Stevia-Sweetened Sprite

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Coca-Cola is replacing regular Sprite with a lower-calorie version sweetened with stevia in the United Kingdom.

5 Retail Stocks Smacked by Higher Taxes

By Traders Reserve
With the rise in taxes now a part of everyone's paychecks, consumers have less money to spend, and that means for these retailers it could be tough times ahead
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