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.

Petrobras: Great Reserves, Awful Stock

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 14, 2013

It's awash in oil and is on a roll in finding new monster fields offshore. But government interference is stifling its potential and keeping investors at bay.

5 Sectors for Big Profits as Earnings Season Begins

By Traders Reserve Jan 12, 2013

Earnings season is rolling into high gear and here is an opportunity to profit in 5 sectors where earnings may be hard to come by for investors

Gold Gives Back Most of Thursday’s Gains

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 11, 2013

Precious metals gave back most of Thursday's gains today as predictions of a weakened U.S. GDP came out.

The Risky Business of Betting on the Box Office

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 11, 2013

Popcorn company stocks are probably better investments than most movie exhibitors. There's no telling how many people will see a movie, so be selective.

S&P Hits Five-Year High — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 10, 2013

Positive earnings news, big corporate headlines and solid China exports helped move markets north and launched the S&P to five-year highs.

Gold Rises Strongly on Draghi’s Remarks

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 10, 2013

Gold posted its biggest one-day gain of the year as ECB President Mario Draghi made positive remarks about Europe's economic outlook.

Lumia Lights Up Nokia Stock

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 10, 2013

The Lumia might very well be the real deal -- or so Nokia's preliminary Q4 report would indicate. Could NOK really be a tech turnaround?

Hedge Funds Battling Over Herbalife? Run!

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 10, 2013

Don't get caught between these titans as they do battle. On one side is Bill 'Pyramid Scheme' Ackman. On the other, Dan 'Buy It' Loeb. Oy.

Now That the Vivus Dust Has Settled …

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jan 10, 2013

The diet-drug maker deserves a second -- more optimistic -- look after the hype and unmeetable expectations have passed.

Bad News for Yahoo Search Traffic and Mail

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 10, 2013

Surprising declines in November and December could be mean problems for monetization.

Can You Get Your Kicks With Phillips 66?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 10, 2013

The ConocoPhillips spin-off is still young, so let's compare it to some well-established rivals and see if it offers a better value play -- or not.

Gold Ends Slightly Down Ahead of Meetings

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 9, 2013

Gold wobbled throughout the day and ended slightly weaker as investors looked towards Thursday's pair of meetings.

Tech Turns the Beat Around — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Jan 9, 2013

Alcoa's earnings set a broader positive tone, then tech stocks took it home as U.S. stocks mounted a rebound in Wednesday trading.

Look Beyond the Rocky Start for QEP’s MLP

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2013

Its rich shale holdings could make it a prime takeover target, whose value the spin-off would enhance. Even without the deal, it's a solid energy play.

Move Over, Sprint; Dish Makes $5.15B Bid for Clearwire

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Jan 9, 2013

Dish Network has upped the ante on Clearwire, trumping Sprint's bid for the 4G network provider with its own $5.15 billion offer.

Will Dreamliner Woes Stall Boeing?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Jan 9, 2013

A rash of glitches has everyone -- including investors -- worried. The 787 is key to Boeing's future, so its growing pains need to be overcome pronto.