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.

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.

Gold See-Saws on Obama Win, Fiscal Fear

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold opened higher as investors anticipated more federal stimulus from President Obama's re-election, but closed down as worries over the economy mounted.

Office Depot, OfficeMax: It’s Too Late to Play This Trade

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
They're soaring on investor activism -- not improving fundamentals. If you need proof, look at Staples, which is in the same shape but whose stock is wilting.

5 Stocks Heading ‘Higher’ on Legalized Marijuana

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Legalized marijuana no doubt excited many voters in Colorado and Washington -- but it also could bolster the bottom lines of companies catering to stoners.

Gold Surges Most in Seven Weeks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold jumped sharply in Tuesday trading as investors awaited the outcome of the hotly contested U.S. presidential election.

Dow Delights on Election Day — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Hewlett-Packard and Boeing helped lead the Dow to strong gains Tuesday, while the other major indices mostly followed suit.

AOL Is Kicking Ass. So Why Am I Worried?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
AOL's third-quarter report was a good one and sent shares soaring Tuesday, but there's enough holes in it to give investors pause.

China’s Diabetes Epidemic Boosts Big Pharma

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The world's largest population of diabetics is growing alarmingly, and combating it raises the prospects for names like Merck, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi.

Tesla’s Off to the Races on Earnings

By Traders Reserve
Tesla Motors earnings came in better than expected, and the electric car maker is making strides towards becoming a serious automaker in the U.S.

Toyota Speeds Away From Its Recent Woes

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Its red-hot results lately -- especially in North America -- show a carmaker that's on a roll and leaving its earthquake and recall problems behind.

No Voice for Netflix Shareholders

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Netflix board's 'poison pill' plan doesn't change the math at this struggling streaming video company.

Plunging Coffee Prices Don’t Make Coffee Stocks a Buy

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Low coffee prices are a boon for companies shilling java, to be sure, but in many cases, the good fortune has already been brewed in.

Gold Rises on Eve of U.S. Elections

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold gained in Monday trading, recovering slightly from last week's sell-off, as the U.S. presidential election loomed over investors.
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