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.

Wait for a Pullback Before Buying ISRG

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 24, 2013

Despite everything there is to like about Intuitive Surgical, it'd be foolish to buy right after its hot run -- history says you'll get it for cheaper soon.

Toyota, BMW Team Up on Green Battery

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 24, 2013

Toyota and BMW are pooling research efforts to develop a lithium-air battery to power green vehicles.

The Post-PC Future for Chipmakers

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 24, 2013

Times are truly tough, but growth awaits in emerging technologies, such as embedded processors and LED lighting. Investors take note.

Netflix Goes Bonkers After Stunning Q4

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 23, 2013

Netflix is making Carl Icahn and many other investors smile wide thanks to an after-market surge following Wednesday's blowout earnings report.

Apple Just Can’t Please — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 23, 2013

Apple stock was being hit hard in postmarket trading Wednesday despite a record earnings report. However, Netflix was setting off fireworks.

Gold Slips As European Morale Improves

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 23, 2013

News of rising consumer sentiment in Europe sent gold lower in Wednesday trading even as silver continued to gain.

Coach: A First-Class Ticket to Nowhere

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 23, 2013

Coach balked on competitive pricing to protect its brand this holiday season, and it was punished Wednesday after that decision was reflected in weak Q2 earnings.

Blackstone CEO Riffs on the Dell Deal

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 23, 2013

Blackstone CEO recently talked to Bloomberg about the possible Dell buyout, and his comments didn't paint a pretty picture of the PC industry.

Yahoo Snaps Up Snip.it

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 23, 2013

Yahoo announced that it has acquired social media website Snip.it and has shut the website down, adding its talent to Yahoo's team.

Dodgers Deal Rumored to Be a Win for Time Warner Cable

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 23, 2013

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 Jan 23, 2013

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 Jan 23, 2013

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 Jan 23, 2013

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 Jan 23, 2013

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 Jan 23, 2013

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 Jan 22, 2013

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.