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.

What Microsoft’s 2013 Might Look Like

It's on a roll with releases of scads of new products across a range of fronts. The question is: Will they spark new growth?

Why Are Marijuana Stocks Growing Like Weeds Right Now?

Marijuana-related stocks have doubled and even tripled in just a matter of days. The impetus is less than promising, even if the industry's future looks bright.

Is 3M Still Killing It?

Though growth has slowed, its remains a well-focused and formidable company, but with a pricey stock right now.

Stocks Return to Soaring — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets rebounded from Monday's losses thanks to a strong showing from financials Tuesday.

Gold Dips on Stronger U.S. Economic Outlook

Gold slipped modestly in Tuesday trading as investors contemplated an improved U.S. economic outlook and falling federal deficit.

AOL Renames Advertising.com Group

AOL's Advertising.com Group has been renamed AOL Networks in order to avoid customer confusion with its display advertising business.

Dell to Go Private in $24 Billion Buyout

Dell founder and CEO Michael Dell is partnering with a private equity firm to launch a $24.4 billion leveraged buyout of the company.

Beware This Retail Stock Broker

When it comes to retail stock brokers E*Trade, Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, one of these picks is not like the others. Here's why.

Disney Set for Another Street-Beating Quarter

Disney is firing on all cylinders -- theme parks, movies and its money-printing ESPN -- so don't be surprised by an earnings beat and a rosy outlook tonight.

Stocks Slip on European Concerns — Monday’s IP Market Recap

The S&P 500 suffered its biggest loss of the year thanks to continued worries about several European Union members and the region's sliding currency.

Euro Woes Send Gold Up for Second Session

Gold rose slightly in Monday trading as concern over Spain and Italy pushed the euro down against the U.S. dollar and Chinese demand for the metal grew.

Yum’s Chinese Chicken Problem Is Overblown

Investors might be overly concerned that Yum Brands' use of "45-day chicken" in its Chinese locations will significantly hamper the company.

Refining Lights the Path for Exxon & Chevron

Chevron and Exxon Mobil's recent set of earnings show exactly why refinery exposure is so important for integrated firms right now.

What Would Microsoft Want With Dell?

A Dell buyout could be announced as soon as today, and while the benefits are clear for DELL shareholders, what Microsoft might get out of this isn't so clear.

Biotech Movers: Keryx Jumps, Sarepta Slips

Among last week's highlights, Keryx jumps on a solid Phase III trial, Sarepta gets pounded from a fake tweet and Halozyme suffers from analyst downgrades.

Gold Rises on Payroll Data for Weekly Gain

Gold moved higher in Friday trading and posted a gain for the week after a government report showed only modest U.S. job creation in January.

Netflix’s ‘House of Cards’ Looks to Upend TV

The entire season of its original series will be available at once, thanks to streaming video technology and the growing trend of 'view-bingeing."

How Much Does a Super Bowl Ad Really Cost?

It's a closely guarded secret, but rest assured that the big names don't pay the sticker price of $3.8 million for 30 seconds.

DoJ Shoots Down Constellation Brands’ Shooting Star

The torpedoing of the Modelo-Bud merger has deprived Constellation Brands of a much-needed shot in the arm.