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 and Silver Retreat on Profit-Taking

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Investors took profits on Monday, causing gold and silver to decline, while oil and grains fell and the U.S.dollar rose.

Wal-Mart Must Face Huge Sex Discrimination Suit

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
A California judge has ruled the a sex discrimination case against Wal-Mart can proceed in the state despite having lost nationwide class action status.

Verizon to Pay TiVo $250 Million to Settle DVR Spat

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Verizon Communications will pay more than $510.4 million to TiVo and ActiveVideo Networks to settle patent litigation relating to its FiOS pay-TV service.

Should Apple Investors Be Scared Over Foxconn Riots?

By Jeff Reeves
Worker riots at Apple supplier Foxconn over pay and conditions bring up an immediate question over AAPL stock, as well as a deeper worry on the conscience.

Now, Natural Gas Liquids Are Overflowing

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The same dynamics that slammed dry gas prices earlier are at it again in what was just recently a far more profitable sector.

10 Best S&P Stocks So Far in 2012

By Jeff Reeves
We're three-quarters of the way through the year, and the S&P 500's top performers are dominated by the nation's homebuilders. Here's who made the top 10.

Could BAE-EADS Give Boeing a Lift?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The U.S. giant is clearly concerned, and the general consensus is the deal would be bad for Boeing. But things could work out well.

Crazy Train Leaves the Station With Trulia IPO

By Traders Reserve
Trulia's initial public offering comes at a very good time as the company grows along with a steadily improving housing market

Gold Rises, Silver Dips on Economic Worries

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold moved slightly higher on Friday as investors worried about the outcome of central bank stimulus programs, while silver slipped.

Dear J.C. Penney: Don’t Be Stupid

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
J.C. Penney's whole approach at a turnaround has ignored a very basic concept that should be applied to consumers: You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

Don’t Overplay Your Hand in Today’s Market

By Richard Band
Markets are rallying over the past weeks but investors should still be cautious with their investment ideas; utilities are still a good play.

Darden’s Profits From New Restaurant Openings

By InvestorPlace Staff
Darden restaurants posted higher earnings than anticipated and the company, which runs Olive Garden, Red Lobster and LongHorn Steak is carving out market space

Google Shows Dealmaking Can Be Magic

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Google has more than just its dominance in search to thank for its success. Its aggressive M&A strategy has made it a key player in other categories, as well.

What Facebook’s Stock ‘Buyback’ Signifies

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Facebook is repurchasing 101 million of its shares to pay taxes on restricted stock units. This shows that Zuckerberg & Co. are far more tuned in than most suspect.

Gold Retreats, Silver Recovers as Dollar Gains

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Gold fell back in Thursday trading as oil recovered from a deeper decline to close down slightly and the U.S. dollar rose.

Street Loves Trulia Madly, Deeply — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The initial public offering of real estate search site Trulia surged Thursday on an otherwise middling day for the broader markets.

Who Else Is in Wall Street’s $700 Club?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
With Apple just moving in, only five names can claim membership in this most exclusive group -- and that includes a couple of surprises.

Bank of America Is Missing the Point

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Bank of America clearly has forgotten that you can't shrink your way to greatness. In fact, BAC might be shrinking its way to more problems.

An Oil Patch Play — Via Canadian Banks

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
They're becoming the go-to firms for all those energy deals, providing not just advice on deals themselves but offering all manner of financial assistance.
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