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.

Carl Icahn: Netflix Friend or Foe?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 1, 2012

Carl Icahn is now the largest Netflix shareholder -- is this good news or bad?

3 Netflix Problems That Carl Icahn Can’t Fix

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Nov 1, 2012

Carl Icahn might be able to get more value out of Netflix stock, but he's going to have to do it in the face of three obstacles he can't control.

C7 Corvette: General Motors’ Upscale Upside

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 1, 2012

General Motors plans to introduce the C7 Corvette at 2013's Detroit Auto Show with hopes of rejuvenating the Chevrolet name.

Netflix Can’t Win the Streaming Media War

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 1, 2012

In the battle for streaming content, Netflix doesn't have good odds. It lacks the cash, won't be purchased by Microsoft and has too much other competition.

In a War of Attrition, Microsoft Will Beat Apple Again

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Nov 1, 2012

Microsoft is behind Apple and Google in smartphones and tablets, but long term the company will come out ahead as its competitors show their Achilles heels.

What’s Next for Exxon After Rosneft’s Buy?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 1, 2012

Exxon is falling behind in the wake of Rosneft's latest move and thanks to trouble replacing its reserves. Could a buy be next for the integrated energy giant?

Sandy Departs, Markets Open — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 31, 2012

Markets reopened on Wednesday after their historic two-day close due to Hurricane Sandy. Stocks had mixed results on slow trading volume.

Gold Rises as U.S. Markets Reopen

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 31, 2012

Gold moved higher in Wednesday trading as investors grew more optimistic about Europe and U.S. markets reopened after Hurricane Sandy's disruption.

Surging Credit Card Stocks Show Economy on the Mend

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 31, 2012

After a long period of retrenching, it's actually good to see American consumers taking on more debt. It means the economy is on the mend.

Generac Shares Soar on Raised Sales, Profit Outlook

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 31, 2012

A surge in sales of portable generators due to power outages from storms like Hurricane Sandy sent shares of Generac Holdings up sharply in Wednesday trading.

Tracking the FedEx/UPS Slowdown Should Scare Investors

By Richard Young, Editor, Intelligence Report Oct 31, 2012

Federal Express and UPS are under intense competition from Amazon, and the entire transportation sector is hurting.

IBM Goes Big With $5 Billion Stock Buyback

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 31, 2012

IBM announced a $5 billion buyback today in an attempt to build some support after a slide in the stock price.

Novartis Flu Vaccine Ban: Who Wins?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 31, 2012

Two of Novartis' flu vaccines have been banned in seven countries, but the market's reaction to the move may be a bit overdone. Here's why.

Management Shakeup: What’s Going On at Apple?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 31, 2012

Two senior-level managers are out -- and the future looks brighter than ever for Apple.

The Bull Is Dying a Death by a Thousand Cuts

By Richard Band Oct 27, 2012

The selloff at Amazon and Apple is a forewarning of a general risk in the bull market, and investors would be wise to stick to solid, long-standing players.

Gold Posts Third Consecutive Weekly Decline

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 26, 2012

Gold futures slipped Friday after good economic news from the U.S. was overshadowed by global doubts, and gold closed lower for a third straight week.