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.

Luxury Stocks: We’re Far From a Cliff

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The luxury retail market is going through some ups and downs, but investors can find solid bargains on good stocks in the segment.

A Hot Quarter for Tech

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite the PC downturn and struggles among social networking companies, some industry giants led Nasdaq's climb -- and should keep it going.

Plenty of Fuel for Q3 M&A

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Despite a lagging economy, companies loaded with ready cash and the need to find growth lifted dealmaking, with health care, tech and media leading the way.

5 Stocks Mr. Burns Would Own

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Amalgamated Spats and U.S. Hay might not be real companies, but The Simpsons' Mr. Burns would love these five outdated, niche and even villainous stocks.

Gold Climbs on Spanish Austerity Budget

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold climbed 1.5% in Thursday trading after Spain unveiled a new budget of tax hikes and spending cuts, suggesting it might need more financial aid.

Spain Leads the American Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The Spanish government released its newest budget, and news that the country will work toward austerity measures helped lift markets higher Thursday afternoon.

3 Struggling Stocks Going on a Diet

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
When the going gets tough, the tough (try to) get healthy. Here are some companies trying to use America's health kick to fatten up their bottom lines.

3 Targets for a Yahoo Shopping Spree

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The question investors need to ask themselves is whether Marissa Mayer and Yahoo will spend the company's Alibaba cash boldly or predictably.

Happy (Belated) Anniversary, Meg Whitman?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Meg Whitman has survived a year (and change) at Hewlett-Packard, but past that, there's really not much about the anniversary worth celebrating.

Why P&G CEO’s Job Is on the Line

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The head of Pershing Square Capital Management is pushing for the outster of Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald, citing the company's continuing poor results.

Zions Bancorp Repays TARP Bailout

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The Treasury Department says that Zions Bancorp has returned $700 million to the government, completing its repayment of federal funds received under TARP.

Tesla: Too Much Innovation, Too Soon?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Changing an ingrained consumer mindset takes a lot of time, and all-electric vehicles may be something the public just isn't ready for yet.

H&M Misses Forecast, Delays Online Launch

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The world's second-largest clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz posted sub-par third quarter earnings Thursday mornings thanks to a variety of struggles.

Staples or Best Buy: Which One Is Better Buyout Bait?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Both companies need a white knight. The question is: If you had to play one or the other strictly on buyout potential, which would you choose?

The World’s a Bummer — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Downbeat news from Europe and Asia combined to rattle American markets, which suffered their third straight day of losses. Meanwhile, RadioShack's CEO resigned.

Gold Pulls Back as U.S. Dollar Rises

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold prices slid 1% Wednesday under pressure from profit-taking and a strengthening U.S. dollar; gold and silver mines were broadly on the rise.

AOL’s New Patch Still Has Lots of Holes

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
A redesign helps, but fundamental flaws are still obvious. Patch desperately needs to figure out how to draw a large and engaged readership.

Retail Stocks: 3 to Shop, 3 to Drop

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Recent overall strength doesn't mean all retail stocks are worthy. Investors need to be smart shoppers for retail stocks as well as for consumer goods.

RadioShack Sends Out an SOS

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
RadioShack CEO James Gooch resigned Tuesday, leaving a shipwreck of a business and a crushed stock in his wake.
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