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.

KFC Facing Media Claims of Tainted Chicken

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
KFC says it will punish chicken suppliers that break the law after a Chinese TV report said a supplier used hormones and drugs during chicken production.

Oracle Bucks the IT Slowdown

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oracle's hot 2012 run continued Wednesday after reporting a blowout fiscal second quarter ... but anyone still on the sidelines might want to stay there.

News Corp Needs to Gamble on Sports

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Challenging ESPN with a 24-hour sports network wouldn't be easy by any means, but the potential reward is too great for News Corp to ignore.

General Motors to Buy Back 200M Shares From Treasury

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
General Motors will spend $5.5 billion to repurchase 200 million shares owned by the government, which says it will sell its remaining stake within 15 months.

What’s Next for Apple Stock? $600 … or $400?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Counterintuitive as it might be, the fact that analysts have gone sour on Apple stock might be the best indication that AAPL will be OK.

Gold Hits Three-Month Low on Cliff Progress

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold futures dropped in Tuesday trading as news of progress in U.S. budget talks dampened investor enthusiasm for the metal.

The Cliff Is Looking Shorter — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Another day of optimism about a fiscal cliff deal sent stocks flying, with Big Tech especially on the rise. Meanwhile, gun-related stocks continued to fall off.

Whole Foods Makes Rising Food Prices Work For You

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Hiding beneath the surface of the Fiscal Cliff talks is another concern: rising food prices adding to investors costs and portfolio woes: avoid the sector

Toyota Hit With Record $17.4M Fine for Safety Recall Delays

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Toyota has been slapped with a record $17.4 million fine by federal regulators over its failure to report safety problems in a timely manner.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/18

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

Gun Stocks’ Fate in the Wake of Sandy Hook

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Legislation on assault rifles seems imminent in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting -- but that would have a different effect on three gun-related stocks.

Rising Tide Lifts Banks, Homebuilders — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Optimism over Republicans' latest fiscal cliff offer helped to broadly lift markets, with financial and housing-related stocks among the day's best performers.

Gold Flat as U.S. Budget Talks Move Forward

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold ended Monday trading almost unchanged as investors contemplated apparent progress in U.S. budget negotiations.

10 Most ‘Facebook Famous’ Stocks

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Companies that are well-'liked' on Facebook also connect with consumers via brand loyalty -- and that's something investors should keep an eye on.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/17

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

United Continental Pilots to Get Raises, Lump-Sum Payments

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The pilots union for United Airlines has voted to approve a new four-year contract with heft salary hikes and a large lump sum payment.

Biotech Movers: Ariad Sinks, YM Soars

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
They were among the sector's big newsmakers last week, with Acadia, Oncolytics and Acura Pharmaceuticals.

Gold Posts Third Straight Weekly Retreat

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold finished the week down 0.5%, its third straight weekly loss, despite yesterdays news of more Federal Reserve economic stimulus.

Best Buy: The Drama Queen’s Saga Continues

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Best Buy founder Richard Schulze is taking Best Buy shareholders along on yet another roller coaster hill over a potential buyout bid. Stay away from this ride.
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