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.

The Most Interesting Stock Charts for February

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The energy and apparel retail sectors could hold some sweet buying opportunities, but the charts are flashing a danger sign for gold stocks.

Shrinking GDP Sinks Stocks — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets reacted broadly on the down side Wednesday as a Commerce Department report showed surprising weakness in GDP growth and the Fed left rates unchanged.

Gold Jumps on Surprise U.S. GDP Drop

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold climbed in Wednesday trading after the government released data showing that the U.S. economy unexpectedly contracted during the final quarter of 2012.

Chesapeake Energy: Free at Last!

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors cheered Wednesday's news that CEO Aubrey McClendon is stepping down from Chesapeake. Now, the company can move forward -- possibly with a buyout.

Don’t Fall Into the Netflix Trap

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix jumped on better-than-expected earnings last week, but the long-term prospects for the company still don't look promising. Here's why.

Toyota Recalls More Than 1M Cars for Air Bag, Wiper Defects

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Toyota will recall more than 900,000 Corollas and 385,000 Lexus IS vehicles over improperly functioning airbags and windshield wipers.

Pharma, Housing Lead the Market — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
After starting off on a down note, the S&P and Dow rallied to gains while the Nasdaq managed to hold down losses to a fraction.

Gold Climbs on Fed Stimulus Confidence

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose in Tuesday trading as investors grew confident of more stimulus spending with the start of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee meeting.

Johnson, JCPenney Finally Stumble Into the Right Decision

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
CEO Ron Johnson finally righted a wrong by returning sales to JCPenney. But can the harm be undone?

Mayer’s Message at Yahoo Is Still Fuzzy

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
She's making good moves so far, but so much remains a mess. And the way out isn't anywhere clear enough yet to investors.

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.
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