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.

Dodgers Deal Rumored to Be a Win for Time Warner Cable

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Time Warner Cable is reportedly close to a 20-year deal to carry Los Angeles Dodgers games valued at between $7 billion and $8 billion.

Top 5 Tech Stocks Since Apple’s Last Earnings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
All eyes are on Apple earnings Wednesday. Anyone care to guess who has straight-up killed it since the tech juggernaut's last report?

Samsung Is Hot. Why Can’t I Buy It?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Samsung is one of the hottest companies in consumer technology, but investing in the company is like pulling teeth. Why?

OPKO Health’s Healthy Buyout Binge

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
This healthcare name is rapidly building up a business worth watching. And the possibility of OPKO itself getting bought out isn't too remote.

IGT Could Hit the Jackpot — Online

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Its DoubleDown Casino on Facebook has huge upside potential. It’s only a matter of time before the social games start taking real-money wagers.

Another Drought Ahead — Prepare Now!

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Last year's drought hasn't really eased, and forecasts are for more of the same. It's already time to invest wisely in sparse rains and higher ag prices.

Weak U.S. Economic Data Sends Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose in Tuesday trading as Japan's central bank said it would continue stimulus efforts and U.S. home sales for December were lower than expected.

Dow Delivers Despite Iffy Earnings — Tuesday’s Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Dow Jones powered ahead Tuesday despite some less-than-splendid earnings from Verizon and Johnson & Johnson. Also, Google impressed after hours.

Investors Get Antsy About Google’s Q4

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some confusion over Google's deal to sell off Motorola's set-top business could throw a monkey wrench into its earnings and how they're received.

Verizon Takes a Q4 Hit

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Verizon widened its loss in the fourth quarter thanks in part to Hurricane Sandy and smartphone discounts, among other factors.

Wal-Mart to Adopt ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Policy With Suppliers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart is imposing safety new rules on its overseas suppliers in the wake of a fatal fire last November at a Bengladeshi factory that killed 112 workers.

Big Banks Pile Up Victories — at What Cost?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
They're scoring on all fronts -- litigation, regulations and profitability. The glaring exception is in the failure to ensure the system's future safety.

After Losing TNT, What UPS Needs Now

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The surprising nix from EU regulators creates a hasty Plan B, which should have these three elements to ensure Brown stays on top.

Apple’s Q1 Earnings: It’s Not About Numbers

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Ironically, the least important aspect of Wednesday's Apple Q1 earnings report might just be the earnings themselves.

Will CBS Unload Its Publishing Business?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
CBS has announced plans to convert its lagging outdoor advertising business into an REIT ... but its Simon & Schuster publishing segment needs to go too.

Gold Stalls on Weak Consumer Sentiment Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold slipped in Friday trading after a survey of U.S. consumer sentiment registered its lowest reading in a year.

Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Dreamliner Fallout

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing isn't the only company that's sweating. The 787's battery maker, Japan's GS Yuasa, is also on one very hot seat.

Surprise! Dendreon Doesn’t Stink Anymore

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
It took three years, but this biotech may be quietly finding its footing as its innovative Provenge prostate-cancer fighter gains credibility.

Homebuilders Hedge Their Bets for 2013

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facing conflicting housing trends, builders try a safe approach by moving into apartment and condo construction as well as single-family homes.
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