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.

3 Stocks Getting Back on Their Feet

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
These three well-known companies were left for dead, but have been making a comeback in recent months. Can the rebounds last?

Housing Builds Up Wall Street — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Good news in the housing sector coupled with comments from Ben Bernanke defending Federal Reserve bond-buying helped stocks get off the mat Tuesday.

Gold Jumps on Bernanke Stimulus Remarks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Comments by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke before the Senate Banking Committee that continued stimulus efforts were worth the risk sent gold higher on Tuesday.

Is This the Beginning of Another Leg Higher for Housing Stocks?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
A bumpy 2013 for homebuilders and housing-related stocks might finally be ready to smooth out into another run higher.

Apollo Group: What Happens If the Phoenix Loses Accreditation?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The possibility of a one-year (or longer) probation and loss of accreditation puts for-profit educator Apollo Group in dangerous territory.

Joe’s Jeans; Or, Why I Love Making Mistakes

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Everyone screws up sometimes. The least you can do is learn from the experience.

Gold Climbs Amid Italy’s Election Uncertainty

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Italian election results signaling a potential deadlock in parliament renewed fears over the eurozone's debt crisis, sending gold higher in Monday trading.

Italian Jitters Sink Stocks — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Worries about the outcome of Italy's national elections weighed heavily on European stocks Monday, and that worry bled over to U.S. indices.

Anemia Drug Recalled After Patient Deaths

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Omontys, a drug meant to treat anemia in dialysis patients, from Affymax has been recalled after a number of patients died shortly after receiving it.

Barnes & Noble Chairman May Take Retail Stores Private

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Leonard Riggio, who founded Barnes & Noble in the 1970's, is planning to buy its retail bookstore business for an undisclosed sum, sending its shares surging.

Biotech Movers: Chelsea Doubles, Vivus Dips

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Last week, Vivus slipped on a rejection from European regulators. Plus, find out why Chelsea Therapeutics and Infinity Pharmaceuticals soared.

Fast Retailing + Gap: Would the Fishers Sell?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rumors of a Fast Retailing/Gap merger are once again making the rounds. However, nothing will happen without the Fisher family's approval.

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.
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