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.

These 9 Unloved Materials Stocks Have Stopped Bleeding

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
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
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
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
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.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/10

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Two Canadian energy companies are having very different years. See which hit a new high, and one that found a new low.

Apple, Google Partner to Buy Kodak Patents

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple and Google will partner to make a $500 million bid for bankrupt Kodak's portfolio of digital imaging patents.

Biotech Movers: A Tough Week All Around

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Amarin Corp. slides on dashed buyout hopes, while Sarepta, Galena and others also faced serious setbacks.

Why Netflix Should Raise Its Rates Now

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Netflix has pleased customers with its Disney deal and a pledge to not raise rates. Really, though, now is the perfect time for the company to up its fee.

Gold Rallies After Drop in Jobs Data

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold closed back over $1,700 an ounce on Friday as investors set aside good news on U.S. employment and focused on next week's Federal Reserve meeting.

Freeport-McMoRan Deal: Not So Fast!

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't call Freeport-McMoRan's buyout of McMoRan Exploration and Plains Exploration & Production a done deal yet. The lawyers might have something to say.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/7

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.

True Religion: Waiting For Mr. Right

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
As more mergers and acquisitions take place in the retail world, they could have a ripple effect on True Religion suitors.

Cablevision to Hike Internet Prices in January

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Cablevision says it will raise montly fees for its Internet connection service by $5 starting in January.

Forget Earnings — For DFS, It’s All About the Fiscal Cliff

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
All things being equal, quarterly numbers don't tend to move Discover much. Here's what DFS investors should consider instead.

Tech Keeps the Rally Alive — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Stocks gained ground broadly across all indices thanks to optimism about a fiscal cliff solution and a rally in tech stocks.

Gold Rises on ECB Comments

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold rose modestly in Thursday trading as investors awaited tomorrow's U.S. payroll report and comments from the ECB prompted hope for new interest rate cuts.

Do Soaring Sales Make Auto Stocks a Buy?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Despite the industry's best November performance since 2007, not all car makers are worth getting into now.

Rolls-Royce Faces Corruption, Bribery Allegations

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Rolls-Royce is facing investigation by British regulators over possible corruption in its overseas operations.

Annaly: Love That Dividend, but …

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
This mREIT is a steady -- and hefty -- payer, but its stock price has been bashed lately by Fed mortgage-buying. Is the current swoon just an anomaly?
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