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.

Gold Advances Ahead of ECB Policy Meeting

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold posted a modest gain on Wednesday as the European Central Bank prepared for a major policy meeting on Thursday.

Home Depot to Hire 80,000 Seasonal Workers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Home Depot plans to hire 80,000 seasonal workers this spring, 10,000 more than last year, to meet expected seasonal demand.

Don’t Pull the Trigger on Disney Just Yet

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Walt Disney stock continues to push the ceiling skyward, but it might be a case of too much Star Wars optimism blanketing otherwise just-OK results.

What Microsoft’s 2013 Might Look Like

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
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?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets rebounded from Monday's losses thanks to a strong showing from financials Tuesday.

Gold Dips on Stronger U.S. Economic Outlook

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold slipped modestly in Tuesday trading as investors contemplated an improved U.S. economic outlook and falling federal deficit.

AOL Renames Advertising.com Group

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
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?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
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

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
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.
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