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.

Chipotle: On the Einhorns of a Dilemma

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Despite the negative stance of Greenlight Capital's head, CMG is no value trap -- it’s actually undervalued. Expect a short squeeze to push it up 20%.

Profits Pull at the Dow — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earnings warnings by Chevron and Cummins, as well as a negative response to Alcoa's news on aluminum demand, helped drag down the broader markets Wednesday.

Global Slowdown Worries Keep Gold Flat

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold and silver futures edged up slightly on Wednesday as economic concerns rose on warnings from Alcoa and Chevron about lower profits.

Should I Buy Costco? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Quarterly earnings have goosed the stock higher -- but can the warehouse giant maintain the momentum? Here's our verdict on whether COST shares are a buy.

New Pipelines Could Chill Natural Gas Prices

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Though much-needed, vast new infrastructure projects in the Marcellus shale will sharply boost supply -- and that means more record-low prices.

Alcoa Shares Fall on Lower Q3 Results

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Alcoa reported adjusted third quarter earnings that topped Wall Street expectations, but said China demand was weakening, sending its shares lower.

Japan’s Carmakers Are Losing Big in China

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The auto sales plunge over the East China Sea islands conflict means caution for investors. But which foreign carmakers stand to benefit?

Wal-Mart Carries AmEx Into Unfamiliar Waters

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Wal-Mart's partnership with American Express on a prepaid card to serve the underbanked is an interesting new revenue avenue, but not without its risks.

Alcoa, Yum Kick Off Q3 Earnings — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alcoa and Yum! Brands got the third-quarter earnings season off to a decent start with Street-beating numbers following a down day for the markets.

Gold Drops Again on Global Economic Fears

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell for a third consecutive trading session after the IMF predicted lower growth around the world and China's economy showed signs of a slowdown.

BP Makes Another Bargain-Basement Sell-Off

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
BP sold its huge Texas City refinery to Marathon Oil for a song, and it likely means more sales are still coming as it struggles to pay its Gulf disaster bills.

Netflix Shares Go on a Wild Ride

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Netflix spikes, then plummets on analysts' actions.

James Bond 007: The Stocks of Skyfall

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
From a high-tech watch to a controversial brew, here's a look at the biggest names hoping to curry favor with the James Bond crowd in "Skyfall."

Which of These Airlines Isn’t Like the Others?

By Ken Trester
In this troubled sector, one bin-name surprise is cleared for takeoff, as well as options opportunities.

Gold Retreats on Lower U.S. Unemployment

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Friday's better-than-expected U.S. jobs report and lower oil prices pushed gold back from yesterday's gains; miners and gold and silver futures also fell.

Apple After a Year Without Steve Jobs

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
On the anniversary of his death, it's clear that change was underway long before the legendary leader passed on.

Andrea Jung to Step Down as Avon Chairman, Shares Surge

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Avon said on Friday that former CEO Andrea Jung would step down from its board at the end of the year, sending its shares sharply higher.

For Media Companies, Sports Sure Ain’t Cheap

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
The amount media companies are paying for broadcasting rights just keeps climbing. How much longer until consumers and shareholders feel the burn?

Sprint May Take Another Look at PCS

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Sprint is making noise that it might take a look at a purchase of MetroPCS or even the eventual combined T-Mobile/MetroPCS entity for scale and customers.
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