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.

NYT Says Bye to Boston Globe: A Smart Move

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The New York Times Co. is looking to sell The Boston Globe and other New England properties. While the move raises some eyebrows, it looks savvy all in all.

NBC Dealt Crushing Blow in February Sweeps

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
NBC, which won the November sweeps, looks like it will finish behind Univision in this month's sweeps period, with a dismal rating among adults viewers.

The Street Unplugs Tesla; Now, Buy the Stock

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
An earnings miss, bad pub from The New York Times and a sharp selloff spell a buying opportunity in Tesla Motors.

A Quick Look at Berkshire’s Latest Moves

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
We take a look at some of Berkshire Hathaway's newest holdings, what Buffett sold off and the new biggest holding in the Oracle's portfolio.

Economy, Fed Keep Stocks Down — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The broader indices fell Thursday as investors digested Fed sentiment and poor economic news. Big losses for the day include VeriFone and Tesla.

Are Cracks Starting to Show in Foundation of Real Estate Stocks?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
The real estate market has been on a tear, but two disappointing housing reports and mixed earnings numbers for related companies aren't a good sign.

How to Make American Airlines Soar

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Now that he has wrapped up the last major airline merger, here are three things Doug Parker must do to make the marriage of US Airways and American a happy one.

Walmart: Hardly a ‘Total Disaster,’ But Worries Remain

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The payroll tax hike didn't hack away at Walmart like a leaked email indicated, and WMT is popping as a result -- but that doesn't mean the tax or concerns like higher gas prices have melted away altogether.

New York Times Putting Boston Globe Up for Sale … Again

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The New York Times Company has put the Boston Globe up for sale, the second time it has tried to sell the newspaper in four years.

Gap Rumored to Be Possible Japanese Buyout Target

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Rumors appeared last week that Japan's Fast Retailing may be exploring a possible takeover of Gap.

Everybody Out of the Pool! — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
An unexpectedly large decline in housing starts and bond-buying worries on the Fed front spooked investors Wednesday to send the broader indices reeling.

Gold Drops to Seven-Month Low on Fed Meeting Talk

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold tumbled in Wednesday trading after the release of the minutes from the Fed's January meeting suggested an early end to economic stimulus policies.

OfficeMax, Office Depot Unite? Not Impressed

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The two have agreed to merge and both stocks are soaring on the news. In the end, though, it won't be enough to offset falling sales.

Wall Street Wants Office Supplies — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
OfficeMax, Office Depot soared on a potential merger Tuesday, and Staples came along for the ride to help lead a strong day for the broader markets.

Gold Dips for Fourth Consecutive Session, Nears Six-Month Low

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell in Tuesday trading as expectations grew that the Federal Reserve will curtail economic stimulus efforts this year.

Health Insurers Hit by Medicare Rates

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The health insurance sector took a beating after one of the biggest names in the business warned that premium Medicare payment rates will decline next year.

How to Profit From the Coming Food Boom

By Traders Reserve
The growing demand for food around the world opens up the opportunities for both manufacturers and suppliers of that food, and investors should take advantage

Grocery Stocks: Don’t Be Fooled

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Grocery stocks are performing very strangely these days, with typical laggards SuperValu and Safeways soaring and organic grocers struggling.

Biotech Movers: Big Bumps All Around

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Last week, big names from Ziopharm Oncology to StemCells posted stellar gains, while Amicus Therapeutics shaked the positive trend with a hearty tumble.
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