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.

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.

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.
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