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.

Gold Slips on Federal Stimulus Uncertainty

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold slipped slightly in Monday trading as investors pondered comments last week that suggested that the Federal Reserve might curb stimulus efforts this year.

Google Dodges an Ad-Blocking Bullet

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
A French Internet provider pulls back its use of ad-blocking software after Google made a stink that was felt in French government.

Disney Looks at Possible Layoffs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sources tell Reuters that Disney is exploring possible layoffs or a hiring freeze to trim expenses and eliminate redundancy.

Flu Season: Where Investors Can Find Relief

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
This year's flu looks particularly troublesome, but that's good new for the many companies that benefit from flu sufferers' ills. Here's a look at some of them.

Bond Rating Agencies Quietly, Finally Forced Into Reform

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The state of New York might be meaningfully changing the game by holding credit rating companies responsible for their ratings.

Weak Jobs Report Lessens Gold Slide

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
After sinking in early trading on Friday, gold rebounded after a weak jobs report suggested a slowing U.S. economy. The metal still closed down for the day.

Should I Buy Family Dollar? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
After a disappointing earnings report, the stock was hammered. But overall, the reaction seems excessive -- and FDO remains a buy.

Wendy’s Hikes Prices — Here Come Falling Sales

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Dollar-menu items are killing its already scant operating profit margins, but higher prices will likely punish the top line, making things even worse.

Gap’s Intermix Buy Is No Reason to Go Short

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
If the deal shows anything, it that Gap should sell off Old Navy. It could easily reap $5 billion or more and would improve Gap's price points.

Shell’s Arctic Drilling Gets Frozen … Again

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stormy weather has put another obstacle in the way of Shell’s $4.5 billion Arctic drilling project and the series of problems doesn't bode well for investors.

9 Stock Buys for Post-Cliff Investors

By Traders Reserve
The post-cliff world is changed a little bit, and some winners are out there for investors, including these nine names to look at for 2013

Don’t Bet on Warren Buffett’s Solar Gamble

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Solar is terribly inefficient, but that doesn't mean "true believers" can't bid the stock up on Warren Buffett's big buy.

Did Netflix’s Hastings Earn a Payday Doubler?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Reed Hastings' big-time pay hike isn't as outlandish in size as many critics might suggest ... but the timing sure is crappy.

Fed Sinks Markets in Mere Minutes — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks took a dip south Thursday right after the release of Fed meeting minutes, though solar stocks were a glaring exception to the day's trading norm.

Gold Tumbles on Talk of End to Fed Stimulus

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
News that Federal Reserve officials discussed ending economic stimulus efforts early at its December policy meeting sent gold tumbling in Thursday trading.

Google and Qihoo: A Win-Win in China?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Their new deal should help both in this lucrative but tough market. The target: China's home-grown search giant: Bidu.

Buffett Sees Bright Days for Solar

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
His MidAmerican Energy's buys of two big projects could be a sign that other opportunities are waiting in solar -- if you know where to look.

As Long As Big Banks Rally, Breaking Up Will Be Hard to Do

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bank analyst Mike Mayo likely is right that a pruning of America's big banks would be great for shareholders -- but Wall Street won't mess with success.

Santa’s Mixed Bag: Retail’s December Sales

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thursday's same-store retail sales met squarely in the middle of the bullish pre-holiday season sentiment and post-Christmas gloom.
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