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.

A Selling Wave Washes Over Seagate

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Seagate plunges after reporting earnings that met expectations. Investors may be overreacting, given its strong performance and good prospects.

3 Retail Stocks Climbing Before Earnings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Michael Kors, Fossil and Abercrombie & Fitch are all slated to report in mid-February -- and have all been soaring of late. Here's what you need to know.

Amazon Losing Steam Before Q4 Earnings

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Wall Street is looking for a blowout fourth quarter when Amazon reports Tuesday evening, but investors aren't waiting around to find out.

J.C. Penney Brings Back Sales to Win Back Customers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Struggling retailer J.C. Penney is bringing back targeted sales, partially reversing CEO Ron Johnson's "no discounts" policy.

Philips Ditches Consumer Electronics

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Philips has sold its audio, video and accessory products business to Japan's Funai Electric and will withdraw from the consumer electronics business.

Media Giants Get Set to Shrink Even More

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Old-line stalwarts like The New York Times and Time Inc. have no choice but to keep cutting costs, which means employees. Wall Street demands it.

The Case For — and Against — Amazon Stock

By Eric Harding, InvestorPlace Managing Editor
Everyone will be watching tonight's earnings report -- but what does the long-term look like for this peculiar stock? Marc Bastow and Kyle Woodley square off for this title bout.

What Stocks Will Thrive Under a Second Obama Term?

By Hilary Kramer, Editor, GameChangers
Healthcare is one of the more apparent beneficiaries of a second Obama term. Two companies -- a generic drug-maker and medical device company -- stand out.

Markets’ Euphoria Put on Pause — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Dow and the S&P 500 take a break from their recent sprints Monday while Apple and the Nasdaq get a small respite. Yahoo was headed higher after the bell.

Gold Edges Lower on Eve of Fed Meeting

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold sank slightly in Monday trading as investors looked ahead to the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which kicks offs on Tuesday.

CAT: A Master of Managing Expectations

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
It carefully prepared Wall Street for a crummy earnings report, and was then able to easily beat the lowered forecasts -- which cheered investors.

What Investors Want When Yahoo Reports

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
With Wall Street's expectations fairly muted, investors are likely looking for a better sense of CEO Marissa Mayer's vision for the company.

Barnes & Noble Plans to Shutter 1/3 of Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Barnes & Noble's CEO says the book-selling chain will close hundreds of its existing retail book stores over the next 10 years.

Time Inc. Employees Expect Massive Layoffs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Time Inc. is expected to announced a new round of layoffs this week, potentially cutting as many as 700 employees.

Biotech Movers: Arena Gets Warned, MAP Gets an Offer

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Among last week's highlights, Europe raises questions about Arena's obesity drug, Belviq, and Allergan offers $958 million for MAP Pharmaceuticals.

Gold Sinks for Third Session on Better Economic News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell in Friday trading on better economic news from the U.S. and Europe, ending with its largest weekly loss in five weeks.

Don’t Stuff Your Cash in Mattress Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
These stocks are way too volatile to let you rest easily. Just look at the wild gyrations Select Comfort and Tempur-Pedic have been going through.

Be Warned: The Apple Sell-Off is Just Beginning

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
Apple is no longer the company it once was, even if that was just one year ago; competition and innovation are hurting Apple and the stock has more to lose

Where’s The Beef? It Should Be In Your Portfolio

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Livestock prices are soaring on drought-fueled feed costs -- and from ever-rising demand for meat from the growing middle class in emerging markets.
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