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.

Markets Fall, Cliff Gets Closer — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 27, 2012

The fiscal cliff is getting closer but Washington is no closer to making a deal, sending the markets in the red for a second straight day.

Amazon’s Opportunity (and Risk) in the Cloud

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 27, 2012

Its Web Services unit leads the field and brings in prodigious revenue. But the threats are many, from service outages to security breaches to competition.

ConAgra Foods: Buy for Defense Only

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 27, 2012

It's up, but trails the broader market. So if you're looking for something that will juice your returns, why jump in now?

Toshiba in Talks to Sell Part of Westinghouse Stake

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 27, 2012

Toshiba is considering offers from three companies to acquire up to 16% of its stake in its Westinghouse nuclear reactor unit.

5 Dumb Investment Mistakes I Made in 2012

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 27, 2012

I admit it: Not all of my moves turned out to be brilliant. Hopefully, I can learn not to make the same ones in 2013.

Gold Inches Higher in Low Post-Holiday Trading

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 26, 2012

Gold traded up fractionally in light post-Christmas trading as investors looked for signs of a U.S. budget deal and London markets were closed.

Ugly Day for Retailers — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 26, 2012

A poor report on Christmas shopping led retail stocks lower and Obama cut a Hawaii vacation short to engage in more fiscal cliff talks.

Nielsen Is One to Watch

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 26, 2012

It's a lot more than just a TV and radio ratings service. Though its other businesses are less well known, they're are no less impressive.

Can Housing-Related Shares Keep Rallying?

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 26, 2012

Supply-chain stocks linked to housing's recovery have surged in 2012. While the fundamentals remain intact, investors will need more of discernment in 2013.

A Look at Earnings from Oracle and Bed, Bath & Beyond

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street Dec 23, 2012

Oracle and Bed Bath & Beyond released earnings last week with a mixed bag: Oracle hit it out of the park but BBBY was a little bit more muted.

Oracle Sales Bode Well for Investors and Tech Sector

By Traders Reserve Dec 22, 2012

Oracle's recent release of strong quarterly earnings and an upbeat look into the future bodes well for the industry and the economy, too.

Gold Rises on U.S. Budget Standoff, Posts Weekly Loss

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 21, 2012

Gold gained in Friday trading after U.S. budget talks appeared to reach a new impasse and Congress departed for the holidays, but was down for the week.

Argentina’s Red-Hot Rally: Don’t Get Burned

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 21, 2012

A slew of factors -- political, financial and economic -- make the country's recent outsized gains unsustainable. U.S. investors shouldn't be tempted.

RIM Dives on Fee Changes, Subscriber Loss

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 21, 2012

Its earnings report short-circuits the stock's recent rally. More than ever, the future will hinge on the launch of its BlackBerry 10 in January.

Accenture’s Dip: An Opportunity, Not an Omen

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 21, 2012

Sometimes, investors' first reactions to an earnings report can be off-track. Accenture's (slightly) disappointing quarter doesn't make this stock a loser.

Gold Plunges on Hedge Fund Selling, Budget Deal Hopes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 20, 2012

Gold fell sharply in Thursday trading, dropping below $1,650 an ounce, as hedge funds sold their positions and signs of progress emerged in U.S. budget talks.