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.

Jobs Don’t Provide Much Jolt — Thursday IP Market Recap

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 11, 2012

Unemployment claims hit a four-year low, but markets still struggled Thursday. However, coal stocks, IPOs and Barnes & Noble provided some bright spots.

Just Boring Burgers? You Don’t Know JACK

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Oct 11, 2012

Ryan Fusaro's breakdown of burger joint Jack in the Box shows the importance of creative angles in attractive stock picks.

Has Google Lost Its Mojo?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Oct 11, 2012

"It's the little things" might be the best way of explaining how Google is slowly devolving from a great company into just a good one.

eBay’s New Strategy: Steal Pinterest’s Style

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 11, 2012

eBay is broadening its reach and revamping its appearance. Its latest change, though, might have Pinterest a little annoyed.

Rumors: Sprint Could Be Bought for $12.8B

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 11, 2012

Japan's Softbank is looking to expand its market opportunity and reportedly is interested in buying out No. 3 U.S. telecom Sprint.

Chipotle: On the Einhorns of a Dilemma

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Oct 11, 2012

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 Oct 10, 2012

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 Oct 10, 2012

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 Oct 10, 2012

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 Oct 10, 2012

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 Oct 10, 2012

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 Oct 10, 2012

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 Oct 10, 2012

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 Oct 9, 2012

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 Oct 9, 2012

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 Oct 9, 2012

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.