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.

Apple as ‘The Evil Empire’

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 13, 2012

A new report suggests Apple set back NFC adoption by two years when it neglected to include the technology in the iPhone 5. Is the company at risk of a sentiment shift among consumers?

Gold Sent Higher on Fed’s QE Plans

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 12, 2012

Gold gained on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve said it would continue quantitative easing.

Let the Easing Continue! — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 12, 2012

The Fed's announcement of continued quantitative easing wasn't enough to spark a widespread rally Wednesday.

Berkshire’s Buyback: A $1.2B Bargain

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 12, 2012

Warren Buffett might have changed the rules a little in a $1.2 billion buyback of Berkshire's A shares, but rest assured, he got the deal he wanted.

The 5 Most Surprising Stock Stories of 2012

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 12, 2012

While the broader market had a fairly typical year, several stock stories caught the financial press completely off guard. Here's a look at five big surprises.

Diageo: No Way, Jose … But Beam? Maybe.

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Dec 12, 2012

Diageo ended talks to buy Jose Cuervo, and a bid for Beam and its Sauza brand would take a lot of coin -- meaning DEO could end up woefully short on tequila.

Avon to Slash 1,500 Jobs, Leave Two Markets

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 12, 2012

Cosmetic retailer Avon announced that it's cutting costs by slashing 1,500 jobs and leaving two Asian markets.

Gold Slips on Boehner Budget Remarks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 11, 2012

Gold slipped in Tuesday trading, ending three days of gains, after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner signaled optimism in U.S. budget talks.

Stocks Gain Ahead of the Fed — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 11, 2012

Optimism for an expansion of federal stimulus measures joined a surge in Big Tech to lead the broader markets north on Tuesday.

Morgan Stanley Unchained on Buyback Talk

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 11, 2012

While we'd generally prefer to see money go toward dividends, a potential restart of Morgan Stanley's buyback program speaks bullish volumes.

Early ‘January Effect’ Boosts Tech Stocks

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Dec 11, 2012

Looks like the January Effect has come early this year -- and it's highlighting a recovery in personal computer stocks like DELL and HPQ.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/11

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 11, 2012

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.

These 9 Unloved Materials Stocks Have Stopped Bleeding

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 11, 2012

Signs of a China recovery have lit a fire under natural-resource stocks. Can the rally in beaten-down materials continue, or is another disappointment at hand?

Dow Shrugs Off Italian Shakeup — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 10, 2012

The Dow got a boost Monday as Hewlett-Packard was jolted by possible Icahn interest and McDonald's posted strong same-store sales growth.

Gold Rises on Federal Reserve Expectations

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 10, 2012

Gold rose modestly in Monday trading as investors anticipated an announcement of more stimulus efforts from this week's Federal Reserve meeting.

Goldman: Buy Large-Cap U.S. Banks for 2013

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 10, 2012

Goldman Sachs has been wrong on some of its annual "best ideas," but there's a lot to like in the investment bank's call for more outperformance in big banks.