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: 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.

4 Things to Watch for if You’re on the Apple Fence

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A dividend hike? Some momentum? Hopefully, we'll see a few positives from Apple in the next couple weeks, including at its Feb. 27 shareholder meeting.

Gold Posts Biggest Weekly Loss Since May

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold dropped in weak Friday trading ahead of a three-day weekend in the U.S., pushing the metal to its largest weekly loss since May.

Herbalife: A $4 Billion, Ego-Soaked Cockfight

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Joe Blow investors that try to play alongside Ackman or Icahn as they scrap over Herbalife will probably get their eyes pecked out.

Rubber and Plastics: 2 to Love, 2 to Shun

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
You probably don't know these names -- or think too much about this category. But you should know about at least two of these boring companies.

Everything Must Go! — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Wall Street got to wheeling and dealing on Thursday, with Heinz, US Airways and Bud among the day's big headline-makers.

Europe Recession Fears Drag Gold Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold retreated in Thursday trading, hitting a six-week low, after data showed the eurozone's economy contracted more than forecast in the final quarter 2012.

Rosneft: Russia’s Energy Giant Is One to Ride

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its greatly expanded joint-venture agreement with Exxon shows how mighty it's getting. Rosneft will soon be the world's biggest public oil company.

Comcast Shines Brighter Than Ever

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Media stocks in general are probably ready for a breather after the year they've had -- but CMCSA still has room to move up more.

Hotel Stocks Retreat on Weakness Overseas

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
A big hot run-up looks to be over for the big names in this group, thanks to slippage in Europe and some Asian markets.

BlackBerry’s Co-Founder Dumps His Stake

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Jim Balsillie sells his shares, but it may not mean much considering that he no longer plays a role at the company.

Berkshire Hathaway Partners for $23B Heinz Purchase

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Heinz has agreed to be acquired by a partnership between Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and Brazil's 3G Capital in a deal worth $23 billion.

Steel Industry to Suffer as China’s Iron Ore Appetite Slows

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Hedge fund manager Andrew Feldstein says falling demand for steel from China and lower iron ore prices will batter the steel industry.

Winners After Novo Nordisk’s Insulin Rejection

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Eli Lilly and Sanofi look like the biggest players that are best suited to benefit from Novo Nordisk's diabetes-drug setback, but a smaller player could emerge, too.

Poor U.S. Retail Sales Send Gold Lower

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Weak U.S. retail sales for January sent gold down slightly in Wednesday trading as investors looked forward to the G-20 meeting in Moscow this week.

GE, Comcast Go Dealing — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
CMCSA's buyout of remaining NBCUniversal stake sends it and General Electric higher, though the broader indices saw more mixed, muted results.

The $10 Billion Boring Growth Stock

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
C.H. Robinson is a transport and logistics service that's mega-profitable. One reason: It doesn't actually buy any of its own transportation equipment.

Don’t Count on China to Buy America’s Coal

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Uh-oh, turns out the Asian giant is already working on other plans that promise to reduce its demand for coal from U.S. producers.

Who Should Bid at the Hostess Auction?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Walmart and PepsiCo are among intriguing possibilities as potential bidders for Hostess brands like Twinkies and Wonder Bread.
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