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.

Sprint May Take Another Look at PCS

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 5, 2012

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.

Sprint Continues an Amazing Run to Nowhere

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 5, 2012

Sprint's stock price run-up is confusing, and stock analysts have a hard time with a consensus on the future, but that hasn't stopped its momentum.

Catch the Sweet Smell of Fertilizer Stocks

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Oct 5, 2012

Mosaic's earnings miss sent a scare into investors of fertilizer and agriculture stocks, but the sector has some compelling fundamentals in its favor.

ECB Comments Send Gold Soaring

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 4, 2012

Gold soared to an 110month high in Thursday trading after the head of the European Central Bank indicated that it would keep interest rates low.

Bank Stocks Rule the Day — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 4, 2012

Markets were up across the board Thursday, buoyed by assurances from European Central Bank president Draghi and positive domestic data.

Informatica’s Plunge: A Bad Omen for Software Space?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 4, 2012

Informatica's plunge Thursday on a weak preliminary earnings report might bode poorly for the broader software sector.

FDA Pulls Approval for a Generic Antidepressant

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 4, 2012

A generic version of antidepressant Wellbutrin has lost FDA approval after tests showed it less effective than the brand name drug at a certain dosage.

Behind the September Auto Sales Numbers

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Oct 4, 2012

Another strong month reveals four major trends across the industry, from rising consumer confidence to the rising tide of car-sharing. All bear close watching.

Netflix Satisfaction is Back on Track With Customers

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 4, 2012

According to a survey conducted by Citigroup Netfix customer satisfaction ratings are up to 48%, a bump up from 45% earlier in the year, and the stock is moving

What’s the Call on T-Mobile-Metro PCS?

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 4, 2012

Here's an assessment of the likely outcomes, including the merger's chances for success and how the tie-up might alter the industry's landscape.

Why America Needs More Teslas

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 4, 2012

It's a much-needed innovator and forward-looking company -- with just the kind of vision and willingness to take risks that can keep the U.S. on top.

Jobs Jolt Wall Street — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 3, 2012

Markets rallied broadly Wednesday thanks to an upbeat jobs report that countered gloomy news from Hewlett-Packard, Monsanto and others.

Gold Rises Slightly After ADP Report

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 3, 2012

Gold posted a small gain in Wednesday trading after oil tumbled and the U.S. jobs market received a better-than-expected report from payroll processor ADP.

MLB Reaches 8-Year Deal With Fox, Turner

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 3, 2012

Fox Sports and Turner Broadcasting have renewed their agreement with Major League Baseball for another eight years in a deal worth as much as $7.4 billion.

Goldman’s Money-Minting Days Are Over

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 3, 2012

The media is starting to shower Goldman Sachs with love, but it might be a bit overdone. While there's some upside left in GS, it's not a ton.

Schulze, Private Equity Firms Examine Best Buy’s Books

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 3, 2012

Best Buy's founder Richard Schulze is reviewing the company's books with a number of private equity firms in preparation for a possible $11 billion buyout bid.