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.

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.

Sprint Continues an Amazing Run to Nowhere

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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