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.

McGraw-Hill’s Education Dump: About Time!

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
McGraw-Hill's sale of its floundering education business was a long time coming, but the company probably will have to make more deals to stay relevant.

Ralcorp Purchase Turns ConAgra Into Packaged Food Giant

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
ConAgra will pay $5 billion in cash to acquire Ralcorp Holdings, becoming North America's largest packaged food private label.

Is RIMM Still a Buying Opportunity?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Short term, maybe. But going much higher after BB10's much-hyped January launch is a long shot for several reasons.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/27

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.

Cash In on the Coming Drone Wars

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
As unmanned aerial vehicles go commercial, money will be made. Investment opportunities beckon in both mega-cap defense contractors and smaller, new players.

Welcome Back, Worries — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The weekend wasn't unable to cure big worries here and abroad, and retailers suffered a Black Friday hangover to lead broader Monday losses.

Gold Retreats as Greek Debt Talks Resume

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold slipped in Monday trading as investor attention turned back to European talks over the latest Greek bailout.

Cyber Monday: Much Ado About Nothing

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Don't get too excited for Cyber Monday. All the bullish calls are just the result of an over-hyped -- and over-crowded -- online retail space.

L’Oreal Looks Younger With Urban Decay

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
L'Oreal has been making moves left and right lately, most recently striking a small-but-inspiring deal for edgy cosmetics company Urban Decay.

Big Ten, Under Armour Huddle a Little Closer

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The University of Maryland is moving to the Big Ten in 2014, and with it comes Under Armour. Both should be happier thanks to the Big Ten Network.

McGraw-Hill Finally Hocks Education Division

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
McGraw-Hill has agreed to sell its educational division to Apollo Global Management for $2.5 billion.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/26

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.

Warren Buffett Is Rotating Into Riskier Sectors. Should You?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Warren Buffett's recent moves have been dissected, but just because the Sage of Omaha makes a move doesn't mean you have to follow that lead.

Apparel Retailers Expect Huge Holiday Growth

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Black Friday kicked off what is expected to be a strong quarter for retailers this year -- especially big-name specialty apparel chains.

DSW Fits Shareholders Just Fine

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shoe warehouser DSW is sitting pretty after Tuesday's post-earnings march, but investors wanting to get in now will have to pay full retail.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/21

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.

At Green Mountain, Tech Trumps Coffee

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
GMCR is counting on the Keurig coffemaking machines evolving to become ever-more sophisticated. So far, that strategy is working.

FedEx vs. UPS: Which Is the Better Package?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Each company has a strong holiday forecast but also is facing its share of challenges. So, which is the better buy?

Gold Slips on Middle East, Bernanke Remarks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold sank in Tuesday trading as investors digested Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's remarks on the fiscal cliff and the prospect of a truce between Israel and Hamas.
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