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.

5 All-American Companies That Aren’t

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 6, 2012

Inside their red-white-and-blue skin beats a multinational heart. These symbols of American spirit and culture couldn't exist without their overseas operations.

Apple, Citi Move Heaven and Earth — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 5, 2012

Citigroup leads the Dow higher on a massive layoff announcement, while AAPL drags down the Nasdaq on a downbeat mobile report.

Gold Dips on Lowered Goldman Price Target

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 5, 2012

Gold moved lower in Wednesday trading after Goldman Sachs cut its twelve-month price target for the metal to $1,800 an ounce.

Sanity Check: Starbucks’ American Expansion

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 5, 2012

Considering the backlash after Starbucks' last great American over-expansion, news of 1,500 new stores in five years has many investors raising an eyebrow.

TIBCO’s Tumble: Red Alert for Software Stocks

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 5, 2012

Its big-time earnings miss is a sign that the enterprise software sector is in the midst of growth rate reset, and valuations are likely to go lower.

Exchange Stocks May Be Down for the Count

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 5, 2012

NYSE Euronext and Nasdaq OMX in particular have missed 2012's up market, and a rebound isn't in sight because of regulatory changes that are throttling volume.

After AOL’s Special Dividend: Stay or Go?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 5, 2012

AOL's special dividend is now history, and although it was a nice bonus, investors are left wondering if AOL is worth hanging onto any longer.

Homebuilders’ Run Peters Out — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Dec 4, 2012

A run in homebuilders caused by strong TOL earnings and a jump in housing prices fizzled out by Tuesday's end.

Gold Retreats on U.S. Fiscal Impasse

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 4, 2012

Gold fell in Tuesday trading as investors saw hardening positions on both sides of U.S. budget talks and dwindling chances of avoiding the fiscal cliff.

5 Reasons Darden Doesn’t Look So Delicious

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 4, 2012

Here's one: The restaurant company's dismal earnings forecast. And that in itself is a reflection of some deeper-seated problems that have investors fleeing.

Best & Worst Stocks of 2012: Homebuilders Rule, PCs Drool

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Dec 4, 2012

In an overall surprisingly strong year for stocks, here are the winners (like Pulte and Lennar) and losers (like Hewlett-Packard and AMD) so far.

Oil Reserves? These Guys Have ‘Em

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 4, 2012

Increasing oil output is becoming exceedingly more difficult for oil majors, which could spur outright buys of smaller companies with proven reserves.

More Ominous News at Nokia

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 4, 2012

The company is selling off its headquarters building in Finland. What else might the financially struggling handset maker try to sell?

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/4

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 4, 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.

How to Play the Goldman Upgrade to Dell

By Traders Reserve Dec 4, 2012

Goldman Sachs made a call on "buy" call on Dell, surprising some but the stock rallied over 5% on the news, and now may be the time to get back into the stock

Is Apple Prepping a ‘Made in USA’ Boom?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 4, 2012

It could hinge on whether it picks Intel to make more chip for it -- especially for mobile devices. That would be a boon to Intel as well as U.S. manufacturing.