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 Inches Higher on Rising Euro, Asia Demand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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?”

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

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

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

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

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

Only one company has the ability to pull Hulu, Netflix and AMC together.