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 Closes Above $1,700 on Positive ECB News

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 6, 2012

Precious metals received a boost in Thursday trading amid the announcement of the ECB's latest bond-purchase program.

A Negative Spin for Hard Drive Stocks

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 6, 2012

Analyst downgrades to Seagate and much smaller OCZ highlight the tough headwinds the industry is up against.

Safeway’s Blackhawk Move Is a Head-Scratcher

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 6, 2012

Safeway's announcement to spin off its minority share in prepaid card supplier Blackhawk was a surprise, but more surprising was the bump in SWY shares.

Disney Stock Soars to All-Time High

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 6, 2012

Shares of worldwide media and entertainment giant Disney hit an all-time high yesterday as the company continued to ride its strong third quarter results.

Will Vegetarian McDonald’s Be Here to Stay?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 6, 2012

McDonald's is opening two meatless outlets in India next year, raising the question of whether the move is a one-time thing or the start of a new trend.

Five InvestorPlace Stock Picks That Beat the Market

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 6, 2012

InvestorPlace editors chose a model portfolio of five stocks for under $10,000 -- and it beat the performance of the S&P 500 for the past three months.

It’s The Same Old Story — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 5, 2012

Stocks mostly meandered Wednesday as investors sat waiting on news from the ECB and on the American jobs front.

Gold and Silver Suffer Mild Losses Wednesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 5, 2012

Gold and silver prices edge slightly lower as in investors await news from the ECB. Miners show mixed results Wednesday, with Silver Standard taking a hard hit.

Starbucks Starts Recycling … Muffins?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 5, 2012

Starbucks is trying to go even greener -- this time by introducing a program to recycle its old muffins and coffee grounds.

Francesca’s CEO Departure: Uh Oh

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 5, 2012

John De Meritt's unexpectedly announced plans to retire by year-end at the ripe old age of 41. It sure looks like a red flag for the booming company.

FedEx Profit Warning Is No Surprise

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 5, 2012

FedEx lowered its fiscal first-quarter earnings forecast Wednesday on global weakness. But the global slowdown is old news ... so should you buy the dip?

Monsanto’s Genetically Modified Corn Losing Effectiveness

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 5, 2012

The Environmental Protection Agency says that a number of studies show that rootworms are developing resistance to Monsanto's genetically modified corn.

ING to Sell Capital One Stake for $3B

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 5, 2012

ING Groep says it will sell the 9% stake it received in Capital One after the U.S. bank purchased its ING Direct unit back in February for about $3 billion.

Believe In This M&A Mastermind

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Sep 5, 2012

Including its Medicis deal, Valeant Pharmaceuticals has made 27 acquisitions in the past four-plus years -- and it's showing no signs of capsizing.

A Mixed First Day Back: Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Sep 4, 2012

A third consecutive poor monthly manufacturing report from the ISM gets September off to a rough start.

Gold and Silver’s Upswing Continues Tuesday

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 4, 2012

Last week's upswing continued into this week as gold and silver prices climbed Tuesday. Meanwhile, gold miners varied while silver miners broadly gained.