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 Ways to Make New Year’s Resolutions REALLY Pay Off

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
From dieting to quitting smoking to traveling, those promises everyone makes every year create lots of spending. And you can cash in on it, too.

Exxon’s Move Out of Iraq Is Puzzling

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Exxon has announced that it is selling its 60% stake in the West-Qurna 1 oil field in Iraq, but the timing of the move warrants some head-scratching.

Biotech Movers: Sequenom Soars on Blood Test Success

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
SONM sees significant gains despite a sub-par earnings report. Plus: Why Array and Vivus took big falls.

Concerns Over Fiscal Cliff Send Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved higher for the fifth straight session as investor worry focused on the looming U.S. fiscal cliff.

7 Reasons JCPenney Is Just Plain Ugly

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Third-quarter results were awful -- and are just one example of why investors have no reason to go near the downtrodden department store.

Stock Splits Would Lift These Sagging Shares

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Priceline's deal to snap up rival Kayak hasn't rallied investors. Maybe PCLN should consider a stock split instead -- and for that matter, so should these seven.

5 Stocks Wishing for a Hockey Season

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Think no one really cares about the NHL lockout? Well, think again. These five companies are sure wishing for the puck to drop.

These Stocks Could Jump on Energy M&A

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The energy sector is ripe for consolidation, making Devon, Apache and others potential targets for cash-rich blue-chips.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/9

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get the scoop on today's big moves. Learn about one stock hitting a new 52-week high, and one finding a new 52-week low on Friday, Nov. 9.

Kraft or Mondelez: Whose Future Is Tastier?

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
Now that both companies have released their first earnings reports as separate outfits, it's time to see what the results reveal about their stocks.

Monsanto Should Keep Plowing Along

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The failure of a genetically modified-labeling proposition in California bodes well for the future of Monsanto; just wait for a dip in share to buy.

Be Careful When Comparing Amazon to Netflix

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
While pundits are caught up in comparing Amazon's Prime streaming service to Netflix's, the argument for both stocks doesn't lie in which service is better.

More Haircuts for Wall Street — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A mixed bag of earnings reports, more worries about the looming fiscal cliff and another poor day for Apple weighed on the broader indices Thursday.

Gold Moves Higher on Stimulus Confidence

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver rose in Thursday trading as investors decided that President Obama's re-election assured continued federal boost the economy.

Taco Bell Expands Desserts and Snacks

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Taco Bell has announced its latest menu additions: A new line of dessert and snack items for those hungry in the afternoon.

12 States That Can Now Buy Wine on Amazon

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Shoppers in twelve states and the District of Columbia can now purchase wines through Amazon's online marketplace.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/8

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get the scoop on today's big moves. Learn about one stock hitting a new 52-week high, and one finding a new 52-week low on Thursday, Nov. 8.

Novartis Touts Pipeline of Blockbuster Drugs

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Novartis says that it could produce 14 or more top-selling new drugs over the next five years as it expands its pipeline of new medications.

Dow Takes Worst Bath in a Year — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Dow fell a 52-week worst 313 points on Wednesday as the markets fell to a post-election hangover and unsettling economic news out of Europe.
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