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.

All About AAPL: Our Experts Weigh In

By Eric Harding, InvestorPlace Managing Editor Oct 26, 2012

Between the iPad Mini release and quarterly earnings, investors are building up plenty of questions about the future of AAPL stock. We have answers.

Trouble Ahead for Tech’s Patent-Crazy Giants?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 26, 2012

With top names like Apple and Google spending more on patent battles than on R&D, that's a bad sign for future innovation -- for the whole industry.

Lesson Learned: The Crocs Fiasco Is Hardly Unusual

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 26, 2012

Crocs, which not so long ago seemed ready to make a turnaround, just got caught on the wrong side of the "conceptual investing" momentum fence.

Apple, Amazon Flub Earnings — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 25, 2012

AAPL and AMZN shares headed lower in post-market trading Thursday after the duo announced disappointing profits.

Amazon Disappoints, but Touts Its Tablets

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 25, 2012

Even as earnings and revenue fall short, newly announced Kindles spark hope that Amazon's device-centered e-commerce strategy will pay off.

Gold Advances on Japan and U.K. News

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 25, 2012

Gold rebounded from Wednesday's seven-week low on optimism that the Bank of Japan will ease monetary policy and better economic news from Britain.

Under Armour Absorbs the Heat — of Expectations

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 25, 2012

Under Armour posted an enviable third-quarter earnings report, but investors' super-high expectations finally caught up with the growth stock.

Chipotle Considers Big Changes to Its Brand

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 25, 2012

In the aftermath of another quarter of missed estimates, Chipotle Mexican Grill is considering changes including drive-through windows and breakfast foods.

4 Defense Stocks to Buy for Stability, Hold for the Dividends

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Oct 25, 2012

With the Pentagon cuts looming, the halcyon days of feasting at the federal trough are gone. But that doesn't mean it's time to leave the sector for dead.

Your Best Post-PC Stock Isn’t AAPL

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Oct 25, 2012

Despite the snazzy new iPads, Amazon's Kindle could have some big advantages in a key market. Watch AMZN earnings for a buy signal or options opportunity.

Restaurant Stocks: Good, Bad and Ugly

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 25, 2012

Food joints tossed out a mixed bag of earnings so far this quarter. Here's who dished out delicious numbers … and whose numbers weren’t quite as appetizing.

Apple Earnings: Expect Something Different

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 25, 2012

Apple stock traditionally has been trumped up going into earnings, leaving little room for a post-report boost. Things are different this time around.

No Gloom, But No Rally — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 24, 2012

Earnings news continued dominated headlines Wednesday, but failed to move the needle as markets listed south.