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.

Opko Health’s Insider Buying: A Rx for Profits?

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 4, 2013

Huge insider buying by Opko Health's CEO is a positive force, and the company itself has a diversified business, but an OPK investment still carries plenty of risk.

Biotech Movers: Affymax Crashes on Recall

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Mar 4, 2013

Last week, shares of Affymax got hammered when the company pulled back units of its sole commercial drug. Plus, find out what sent the biggest gainers skyward.

Gold Slides to Third Straight Weekly Decline

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 1, 2013

Gold dipped in Friday trading on the eve of sequester-forced cuts in U.S. federal spending, marking its third straight weekly decline.

WMT or TGT? Look to GDP for a Hint

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 1, 2013

Walmart and Target aim for two very different customer experiences, which raises a simple question for investors: Which strategy is better ... and when?

Which Pizza Stocks Deliver for Investors?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Mar 1, 2013

Pizza is still the “go-to” food for folks who are too busy to cook, but not all stocks are equally tasty for investors. Find out how four picks stack up.

Horse Meat Found in Taco Bell Beef

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 1, 2013

Taco Bell has removed beef from its United Kingdom locations after DNA testing found it contained horse meat.

U.S. Automakers Post February Sales Gains

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 1, 2013

All three U.S. automakers posted sales gains in February compared to last year, with Ford seeing the biggest rise, trailed by GM and Chrysler.

Best Buy Founder’s Buyout Bid Ends

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Mar 1, 2013

Best Buy did not receive a buyout bid from its founder Richard Schulze by yesterday's deadline, likely ending his effort to take the company private.

Cablevision Suit Threatens Paid-TV Industry

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 1, 2013

Cablevision's antitrust suit against Viacom for forcing unwanted channels on customers could help turn the paid-TV model on its head.

Groupon Sacks Mason — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Feb 28, 2013

Groupon was hammered in Thursday trading after a shoddy quarterly report, but rebounded in after-market action following the announcement of its CEO's departure.

Gold Posts Fifth Consecutive Monthly Decline

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 28, 2013

Gold fell in Thursday trading on better U.S. economic news, ending February down 5% for its fifth straight monthly decline.

When Will Ackman Finally Lose His Patience?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Feb 28, 2013

Ron Johnson appears to be running JCPenney into the ground, but Bill Ackman is likelier than not to give the CEO a few more quarters to play.

Walmart Can’t Keep Its Shelves Stocked

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 28, 2013

Mega-retailer Walmart is running into logistics problems that are keeping its shelves from being properly stocked.

Shell Abandons Arctic Drilling Plans for 2013

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 28, 2013

Royal Dutch Shell says it will halt drilling off the coast of Alaska this year after facing numerous delays and regulatory hurdles.

J.C. Penney Shares Plummet After Disastrous Q4

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 28, 2013

After posting a wider fourth-quarter loss and weaker-than-expected sales, J.C. Penney shares fell sharply in Thursday morning trading.

Sequester Fears Drive Gold Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 27, 2013

Gold fell more than 1% in Wednesday trading as traders contemplated deep cuts in federal spending and a lack of new stimulus proposals from the Federal Reserve.